Rare Ancient buy Roman Ring, Bronze, Double Headed Snake Ring With Symbols

I love this ring…It´s coils wrap around the finger. 1´st-2´nd Century A.D., it has symbols or writing on its outer band. I cleaned the ring up, but left some of the old patina on it. See the before and after pictures. I then put a protective coating on it In some light it appears silver color, and in other light is seems bronze/gold. Last photo is a “before photo”.
Material: bronze
Size: a bit over 9 US

A word about wearing ancient and antique jewelry. Please note that we often don´t know the exact composition or nature of the metal components, the ratio of the contents of the bronze, brass, silver, copper, gold or whatever is unknown. And metals do deteriorate and undergo the stresses of time. Please wear these pieces with respectful care. These pieces should not generally be worn on a daily basis but on special occasions. Generally speaking, earrings, amulets, pendants, or necklace pieces may be the safest to wear. Rings should be worn with more care, as hands often crash into immovable items.

I have restored several pieces to celebrate its original beauty. I did however leave some crud on the pieces so that it celebrates its hidden past. Usually buy, I put a protective coating on the piece which should be reapplied when needed. Clear nail polish works very well for that. When I remembered, I took “before” pictures of the ancient jewelry. The coating also allows you to wear the piece without getting deterioration all over yourself.

Also please note that ancient and very old jewelry are difficult to date. Styles were used repeatedly over the centuries, and where a piece was found does not mean it was made there. Trade, booty, and captive-made pieces were common, as well as human migrations and marriages.

Please enjoy your ancient jewelry. It is part of the human story.