Modern gold ring by Falko Marx with layered agate gem. Modern ring, Roman gem, 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 12.13 g, ring size 55. Ring with two yellow diamonds on the shoulder by Falko Marx, Cologne; two hallmarks "FM" and "750" on the inside of the ring band. Gem of layered agate with a parrot with a branch on a stand line. 750 gold (18 carat)! Gold! Intact. Provenance: Ex Lempertz, auction 1096, Cologne 16.11.2017, lot 500; custom-made piece acquired in the studio.

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