Gilt Celtic Ring necklace 400-100 BC

Details

• Celtic ring necklace, made probably of bronze, although they were also made from silver and gold and used as a means of exchange before the Roman invasion of the British Isles
• These rings were worn, sewn to clothes as a display of prosperity, and if enough were worn, they also served as a means of protection from attack
• Surface textured from age and burial
• Professionally coated with 24 K gold
• 1.9 cm (0.77 inch) diameter ring
• On a 50 cm (20 inch) modern gilt Sterling silver neck chain for everyday wear
• Total weight 4.53 gm
• A beautiful example of the simplicity and timelessness of our ancient past