Gas Engineer’s Large Collection of Ancient Rings May Fetch $130000 at UK Auction

[–] InnocentBystander 2 points (+2|-0)

One of the most interesting of which is a 4th-1st Century BC East Greek Hellenistic gold ring adorned with cabochon garnets. Alone, that ring has an estimated sale price of £3,500-£4,500 ($4,608-$5925).

That doesn't sound right. The jewelry store at the local mall has rings that cost more than that.
How could a gem encrusted gold ring, that is older than Jesus, not be worth more? Are they common somewhere?
I must be missing something.

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[–] Owlchemy [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

You know, I was thinking the same thing. They really do sound undervalued for what they are ... historically if nothing else.

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Antiquities Gas Engineer’s Large Collection of Ancient Rings May Fetch $130000 at UK Auction

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