{"title":"Intaglio Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intaglio is a gemstone carved \u003cem\u003einto\u003c\/em\u003e its surface, the oldest form of engraved jewelry. For the Romans, a carnelian or garnet intaglio set in a ring was both ornament and signature, pressed into wax to seal a letter. Aurora Antiqua offers \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic ancient intaglio rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, each individually researched and guaranteed genuine for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an intaglio ring?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carver cut a god, an eagle, a portrait or a personal emblem into hardstone (carnelian, garnet, jasper, agate) so the raised wax impression read correctly. Learn the full story in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/roman-intaglio-rings-explained-guide\"\u003eguide to Roman intaglio rings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse by era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost intaglios here are Roman. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eancient Roman rings\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or the related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/signet-rings\"\u003esignet rings\u003c\/a\u003e. Each piece is one of a kind, sold once, never reproduced, and ships with its collection history stated on the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to buying ancient rings? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/questions-and-answers\/where-to-buy-authentic-ancient-roman-rings\"\u003ebuyer’s guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- aurora-faq-start --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an intaglio ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn intaglio is a gemstone carved into its surface, set in a ring. Roman examples were cut from carnelian, garnet or jasper with a god, an eagle, or a personal emblem, and used as a seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow can you tell a real intaglio from glass paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine intaglio is hand-carved hardstone with the slight asymmetry of a human hand and tool marks at varying angles. Moulded glass paste shows tiny bubbles, rounded edges and a too-perfect, repeated design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat gemstones were Roman intaglios carved from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost commonly carnelian, garnet, jasper, agate and chalcedony: hardstones durable enough to hold fine detail and to press cleanly into wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is an intaglio ring?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"An intaglio is a gemstone carved into its surface, set in a ring. 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The hoop is solid silver, gently tapering toward the back and presenting the intaglio in a classic oval bezel.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nDetails\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nEra: Roman Empire, 1st Century BC-3rd Century AD\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMaterial: Solid silver with engraved intaglio\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMotif: Diana (Artemis) with bow and arrow\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSize: 17 mm (EU 54 \/ US 7)\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCondition: Good, with age-consistent wear and attractive ancient patina\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nProvenance: Private English collection; acquired by Aurora Antiqua in 2025.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nUnique Identifier: R-R-50-S\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nRestoration and Authenticity:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nThis ring is preserved in its original, untouched condition, showing gentle signs of ancient use and natural patina. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nHistorical Context:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nIntaglio rings depicting Diana were highly prized in Roman society, symbolizing protection, independence, and the power of the hunt. 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The finely cut intaglio is set within a solid silver bezel with a smooth raised border; the band is flat, broad at the shoulders, and elegantly tapered.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nDetails:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nEra: Roman Imperial, 1st-3rd Century AD\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMaterial: Red jasper intaglio in solid silver mount\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nMotif: Rooster-drawn chariot with mouse charioteer\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSize: EU 57 \/ US 7.5 \/ UK O 1\/2 \/ Bezel: 17.73 mm \/ Weight: 5.36g\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nProvenance: Private London collection; previously South German private collection (1980s-1990s)\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nReference: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 41.160.563\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nUnique Identifier: R-R-49-S\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nRestoration and Authenticity:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nThis ring is offered in original, unrestored condition with only minimal cleaning to preserve its ancient character. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nHistorical Context:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nWhimsical intaglios like this were beloved in Roman society for their humor and imaginative spirit. The rooster and mouse, both animals rich with symbolic meaning, here evoke themes of cleverness, reversal of roles, and playful fortune. 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Though primarily a display piece, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to own a fragment of antiquity that encapsulates the sophistication of the Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51290146210122,"sku":"3667549264","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/il_fullxfull.6510156630_on0g.jpg?v=1753256982"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-leo-fortis-1st-3rd-c-ad-eu-57-us-8","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Leo Fortis' (1st-3rd c. AD) EU 57\/US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Roman bronze ring, named “Leo Fortis,” dates to the 1st–3rd century AD. It features a boldly engraved intaglio of a lion on its round bezel: a classic symbol of strength, courage, and protection in Roman culture. 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The pairing of silver with amethyst underscores both the prestige of the piece and its intended role as a safeguard for its wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver with amethyst intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman, 3rd Century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size or Dimensions: EU 58 \/ US 8.25; bezel 2.0 × 2.2 × 0.8 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Stable patina with age-consistent wear; intaglio well preserved\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private European collection; formerly in an old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Antique market, Belgium, 1990; private collection, United Kingdom, 2020; acquired by Aurora Antiqua in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-67-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs. 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Such rings circulated among officers, merchants, and the provincial elite, serving at once as tools of administration and as amulets of status and protection throughout the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52907232657738,"sku":"R-R-67-S","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_7816.jpg?v=1758994752"},{"product_id":"roman-gold-ring-basil-5th-7th-c-ad-eu-56-us-7-6","title":"Roman Gold Ring 'Basil' (5th-7th c. AD) EU 56\/US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare Late Roman–Early Byzantine gold ring from the 5th–7th century AD, set with a domed almandine garnet cabochon framed by fine filigree and granulation. An outstanding example of transitional craftsmanship between imperial Rome and early Byzantium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis solid gold ring features a high, rounded bezel enclosing a deep red garnet cabochon. Filigree and granulated ornament surround the stone, extending onto the shoulders with small globules and triangular details. The tapered band shows fine tool marks typical of ancient goldsmithing. The garnet’s rich hue symbolized divine vitality and protection, making this ring both a luxurious ornament and a personal talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gold (approx. 18–22k) with almandine garnet cabochon\u003cbr\u003eDate: Late Roman–Early Byzantine, 5th–7th Century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition; stable bezel, light surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-68-G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs. 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Such pieces were worn by high officials and clerical elites across the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Constantinople and Antioch, centers renowned for their master goldsmiths and refined artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52985048662346,"sku":"R-R-68-G","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8007.jpg?v=1759675884"},{"product_id":"roman-gold-ring-sol-invictus-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-58-us-8-25","title":"Roman Gold Ring 'Sol Invictus' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 58\/US 8.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterfully crafted Roman gold ring set with a red jasper intaglio engraved with a standing robed figure, holding a staff and wreath, flanked by celestial standards. A magnificent example of early Imperial artistry and symbolism of divine power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional ring features a deep red jasper intaglio engraved with a figure identified as \u003cem\u003eSol Invictus\u003c\/em\u003e or a similar divine personification. The figure stands between two standards topped with stars, holding a staff and wreath, symbols of authority and eternal victory. The gem is mounted in a scalloped gold bezel, supported by openwork shoulders of delicate scrolls extending into a narrow hoop. The gold’s warm tone (approx. 18–22 k) and refined craftsmanship point to a high-status owner. The iconography embodies divine protection, triumph, and cosmic harmony, common themes among Roman elites in the 2nd–3rd centuries AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: High-karat gold with red jasper intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd Century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.25\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 7 g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent; stable gem, sharp engraving, intact openwork shoulders with minor wear from age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market, 1970s–1980s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-76-G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with no modern repairs. The piece has been cleared against the Art Loss Register and is accompanied by documentation and a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold intaglio rings were among the most prestigious personal items of the Roman elite, serving as seals, talismans, and status symbols. The red jasper (associated with vitality, protection, and divine favor) was often used for depictions of solar and victory deities. The openwork shoulders reflect advanced Roman goldsmithing, combining elegance with symbolic depth. Rings of this quality were typically worn by high-ranking officials or military commanders, embodying both faith and imperial identity during the height of Rome’s power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53290419814730,"sku":"R-R-76-G","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8697.jpg?v=1762895255"},{"product_id":"roman-gold-ring-leo-et-cervus-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-59-us-8-5","title":"Roman Gold Ring 'Leo et Cervus' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 59\/US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Roman gold ring from the 2nd–3rd century AD, set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a lion attacking a deer. A masterpiece of Imperial artistry symbolizing strength, victory, and divine order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis finely engraved carnelian intaglio depicts a stylized lion overpowering a deer, rendered with elegant linear detail emphasizing motion and tension. The image symbolizes triumph over chaos, a theme deeply rooted in Roman ideology and associated with divine strength. The gem is set in a possibly later high-karat gold ring featuring a twisted rope border and openwork shoulders terminating in floral motifs. The warm tone of the gold complements the deep red of the carnelian, producing a striking contrast characteristic of elite Roman craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: High-karat gold with carnelian intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd Century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 8.5\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 6.5 g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition; intaglio and setting fully intact with minor wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection; previously German art market, 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-77-G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with no modern repairs. Cleared against the Art Loss Register and accompanied by a confirmation letter and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lion attacking a deer was a powerful emblem in Roman art, symbolizing domination, renewal, and cosmic order, echoing both mythological and imperial themes. Such imagery adorned personal seals and jewelry of high-ranking Romans, blending artistic beauty with symbolic meaning. Rings of this caliber reflect the technical mastery of Roman goldsmiths and the enduring fascination with nature’s struggle, often interpreted as the triumph of civilization and divine authority over chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53290535911754,"sku":"R-R-77-G","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8753.jpg?v=1762895291"},{"product_id":"byzantine-gold-ring-anastasius-6th-c-ad-eu-50-us-5-25","title":"Byzantine Gold Ring 'Anastasius' (6th c. AD) EU 50\/US 5.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine high-karat gold ring from the 6th century AD, set with a polished banded agate cabochon of rich brown and grey-white layers. A refined jewel of the early Christian empire, symbolizing protection and divine order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis elegant gold ring features a flat rectangular bezel inlaid with a banded agate cabochon displaying concentric layers of dark brown and translucent grey-white, aligned diagonally across the surface. The bezel is framed by a raised gold border, while the hoop broadens gracefully towards the shoulders. Such rings reflect the subtle luxury of Byzantine goldsmiths, where spiritual symbolism merged with classical form. Agate, prized for its natural harmony of colors, was believed to guard the wearer from harm and bring stability of mind and fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: High-karat gold with banded agate cabochon\u003cbr\u003eDate: Byzantine, 6th Century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4 g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition; stone intact and securely set; minor age wear consistent with burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection; formerly South German collection (1980s–early 1990s); cleared through the Art Loss Register\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-78-G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with no modern repairs. Verified against the Art Loss Register and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and confirmation documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the 6th century AD, Byzantine jewelry had evolved into a synthesis of Roman luxury and Christian spirituality. Gold rings with polished agates symbolized divine protection and the eternal harmony of creation. The banded agate’s natural stratification was admired as a reflection of cosmic order, while the clean geometry of this design embodies the refined restraint of early Byzantine artistry. Such pieces were worn by members of the imperial court and wealthy citizens of Constantinople as both adornments and spiritual talismans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53301176271178,"sku":"R-R-78-G","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8822.jpg?v=1762978157"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-equitius-1st-3rd-c-ad-eu-53-5-us-6-75","title":"Roman Silver Ring 'Equitius' (1st-3rd c. AD) EU 53.5\/US 6.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman silver ring from the 1st–3rd century AD, set with a cream-colored stone intaglio engraved with a horse in profile. A refined example of Roman craftsmanship and symbolic devotion to strength and nobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis elegant silver ring has a rounded hoop broadening into an oval bezel inset with a cream-toned stone intaglio depicting a horse standing in profile, head lowered in motion. The image symbolizes vitality, endurance, and loyalty: qualities celebrated in Roman art and equestrian culture. The smooth contours of the hoop and the natural patina of the silver attest to long use and preservation. The style corresponds with early Imperial provincial production, where animal motifs often carried personal or heraldic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver with cream-colored stone intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman, 1st–3rd Century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53.5 \/ US 6.75\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3 g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition with stable patina; intaglio securely set\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Austrian art market in the 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-101-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs. Verified against the Art Loss Register and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe horse was a deeply symbolic creature in Roman culture: an emblem of power, prestige, and divine favor. Riders and officials often wore rings with equestrian imagery, reflecting military rank or personal virtue. Intaglios like this served as both seals and talismans, connecting their owners to the strength and endurance of the animal depicted. Rings of this type were popular across the Roman provinces, particularly in Gaul and the Danubian regions, where cavalry traditions thrived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53301182103882,"sku":"R-101-S","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8807.jpg?v=1762978489"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-leo-astralis-5th-6th-c-ad-eu-59-us-9","title":"Roman Silver Ring 'Leo Astralis' (5th-6th c. 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Such iconography was favored by both imperial officials and military elites in the eastern provinces, reflecting cross-cultural influences between Byzantium and Persia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver with red jasper intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Eastern Roman \/ Sasanian, 5th–6th Century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 8.75\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8 g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient condition with smooth natural patina; intaglio intact and clearly legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Austrian art market in the 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-69-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original condition, with no modern repairs or replacements. Verified against the Art Loss Register and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lion under the star motif embodies the fusion of Roman solar symbolism and Sasanian astrological beliefs. In both cultures, the lion was linked to kingship, vitality, and the power of the sun, while the star represented divine guidance and celestial destiny. Rings of this type were worn as personal seals and protective amulets, bridging imperial and eastern artistic traditions during the transitional centuries of Late Antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53301240889674,"sku":"R-69-S","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8814.jpg?v=1762978735"},{"product_id":"roman-gold-intaglio-ring-minerva-2nd-3rd-ce-eu-61-us-8-75","title":"Roman Gold Intaglio Ring 'Minerva' (2nd-3rd CE) EU 61\/US 8.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ring unites an authentic Roman carnelian intaglio with a finely made Victorian high carat gold setting. The hexagonal gemstone is engraved with the standing figure of Minerva, helmeted and holding spear and shield, cut in a confident linear style intended for use as a functional seal. The ancient gem is precisely fitted into an openwork bezel with scrolling shoulders and gold pellets, reflecting refined 19th century historicist taste. The setting was designed to present and preserve the Roman engraving without alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: High carat gold with Roman carnelian intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman Imperial gem, 2nd–3rd century CE; gold mount, 19th century CE\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 61 \/ US 8.75\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8 g\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: London ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection, acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-143-G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with crisp intaglio carving and a well preserved historic gold mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003eIntaglios depicting Minerva were favored in the Roman world by soldiers, administrators, and educated elites, reflecting ideals of wisdom, strategy, and protection. Such gemstones served as personal seals and symbols of authority in daily life. In the 19th century, collectors often remounted ancient intaglios in high quality gold settings, valuing them as both classical artworks and prestigious personal objects. This ring illustrates the continued appreciation of Roman glyptic art across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53669439799626,"sku":"R-143-G","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_9600.jpg?v=1766946486"},{"product_id":"roman-gold-ring-aelius-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-56-us-7-75","title":"Roman Gold Ring 'Aelius' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 56\/US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Roman gold ring set with a polished oval carnelian cabochon, dating to the later Imperial period. The stone is held within a raised oval bezel, flanked by softly modelled scrollwork that extends onto the shoulders. The hoop is broad and solid, tapering gently toward the back, a characteristic form of late Roman goldsmithing. Such rings were worn as personal ornaments and were often valued for the perceived protective qualities of carnelian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: High karat gold with carnelian\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection, previously acquired from a Belgian collection, 1980s to 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-75-G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with minor ancient wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003eGold rings with gemstone cabochons were widely worn across the Roman Empire, particularly among affluent civilians, officials, and retired military personnel. Carnelian was favored for its warm color and was often associated with vitality, protection, and good fortune. Rings of this type functioned primarily as personal adornments, though they also conveyed status and cultural identity. The restrained scrollwork and solid proportions reflect late Roman tastes, balancing durability with understated decorative elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60934903923018,"sku":"R-R-75-G","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8623.jpg?v=1769324847"},{"product_id":"roman-carnelian-intaglio-ring-with-standing-goddess-victoria-3rd4th-c-ad-eu-60-us-9-5","title":"Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Standing Goddess - 'Victoria' (3rd–4th c. 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Originally intended as a seal, the engraved stone would have produced a clear impression in wax, combining personal adornment with symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver with carnelian intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman, 3rd–4th century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 60.5 \/ US 9.5\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection, formerly in a London collection formed in the 1980s to 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-178-S\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with minor wear to the intaglio and surface consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003eIntaglio gemstones were widely used throughout the Roman Empire as personal seals and markers of identity. Carnelian was especially favored for its durability and rich color, making it ideal for engraved devices. The standing female figure, likely Victoria, embodies triumph, success, and divine favor, themes central to Roman political and personal life. Such rings were worn by soldiers, officials, and civilians alike, serving both as practical sealing tools and as expressions of aspiration and belief within the late Roman world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61156826906954,"sku":"R-178-S","price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0190.jpg?v=1771683339"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-faustina-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-52-us-6-25","title":"Roman Bronze Ring 'Faustina' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 52\/US 6.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman bronze ring with a broad hoop and fluted shoulders supporting an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio. The engraved gemstone depicts a female bust in profile facing right, shown with stylised hair and wearing a wreath or diadem above draped garments. The intaglio is cut in the classical Roman glyptic tradition and was intended to function as a personal seal when pressed into wax. Rings of this type combined decorative appeal with practical use in everyday administrative life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze with carnelian intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman, 2nd–3rd century AD\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 52 \/ US 6.25\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-177-B\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with stable patina and minor wear to the intaglio consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003eGemstone intaglios were widely used throughout the Roman Empire as personal seals and items of jewellery. Carnelian was especially favored because its hardness allowed detailed engraving while producing clear impressions in wax. Female busts on Roman gems often represented goddesses, imperial women, or personifications associated with virtue, prosperity, or divine protection. Such rings were worn by a broad range of individuals across the empire, serving both as functional sealing tools and as expressions of personal identity and cultural affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61285711118666,"sku":"R-177-B","price":680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0199.jpg?v=1772909219"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-fortunata-2nd-4th-century-ce-ancient-fortuna-intaglio-red-jasper-signet-authentic-historical-jewelry","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Fortunata' (2nd–4th c. 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A wearable emblem of luck and abundance, carried on the hand of someone who once trusted the turning of the wheel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–4th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with uneven silver sulfide tarnish in the fluting recesses and worn-bright high points; the red jasper intaglio shows surface scratches consistent with centuries of handling\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private central London collection; previously acquired on the UK art market before 2000.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-203-S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eFortuna was among the most beloved deities of the Roman world, invoked by soldiers, merchants, and citizens alike for protection and prosperity. Her standard attributes, the cornucopia of plenty and the wheel of fortune, made her a natural subject for personal signet rings, which served as both seals and amulets. Red jasper was a favored stone for such intaglios, prized for its durability and its association with vitality. This is an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, the kind of antique ring with engraved iconography that once sealed letters and contracts across the Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Fortunata' unites a canonical Roman intaglio subject with a strikingly preserved fluted-shoulder hoop, a historical ring with documented provenance from a private London collection. It wears as quietly today as it must have eighteen centuries ago, the wheel still turning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61909443215690,"sku":"R-203-S","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0782.jpg?v=1779689841"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-sereia-2nd-4th-century-ad-ancient-isis-fortuna-garnet-intaglio-signet-collector-jewelry","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Sereia' (2nd–4th c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman silver signet ring, named 'Sereia', set with a deep red garnet intaglio engraved with the standing figure of Isis-Fortuna. She wears the tall modius of Isis and holds a cornucopia and rudder, the syncretic emblems of abundance and guided fate that travelled across the Empire from the 1st century onward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–4th Century AD\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver with garnet intaglio\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, with original tarnish and natural patina; garnet intact with a small natural mineral inclusion\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private central London collection; previously acquired on the UK art market before 2000.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-204-S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eIsis-Fortuna, or Isityche, was among the most beloved syncretic deities of the Roman world, fusing the Egyptian mother goddess with the Graeco-Roman personification of fortune. Worn on the hand of a Roman citizen, such a ring served as both a personal seal and a quiet talisman, invoking prosperity and safe passage through the turning of fate. Garnet intaglios of this kind sat within raised silver box-collets, a construction typical of the later Imperial period and well documented in the British Museum catalogues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThis is an authentic Roman signet ring with engraved iconography of one of the Empire's most enduring deities, a wearable antique that pairs collector-grade provenance with a striking carved garnet. The combination of silver, semi-precious stone, and recognisable cult imagery makes it a genuine collector piece rather than a generic ancient band.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61909443248458,"sku":"R-204-S","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0788.jpg?v=1779689842"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-faber-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-figural-intaglio-deity-provincial-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Faber' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cast bronze signet ring, named 'Faber', emerges from the Roman provincial world of the 1st to 3rd century CE. Its oval bezel carries a figural intaglio cut directly into the metal: a standing deity, one arm raised, an attribute held in the other, with a secondary element rising at the left, perhaps an altar, a column, or a small companion figure. The deep malachite patina and worn engraving speak of long burial and longer use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with layered ancient patina, malachite green over cuprite red at the high points; intaglio legible though softened by wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-196-B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eIntegral-bezel bronze signets like this were the working seals of the Roman middle class, cast in a single pour and engraved by provincial workshops across the Empire's eastern Mediterranean and Balkan reaches. The figural device, a standing deity such as Mercury or Mars, would have pressed into wax to close letters, mark goods, or witness contracts. As an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, 'Faber' carries the standard iconographic vocabulary of personal devotion and civic identity that defined non-elite Roman jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn antique ring with engraved iconography of this kind rewards close looking: the deity, the ground line, the second element at the left, all rendered with the directness of a provincial hand. It is a wearable fragment of Roman daily life, suited to the collector who values function as much as form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61909443543370,"sku":"R-196-B","price":720.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0639.jpg?v=1779689850"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-aquilus-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-eagle-star-crescent-signet-near-eastern-gem","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Aquilus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Roman silver signet ring named 'Aquilus' for its eagle device, set with a dark oval intaglio carved with an eagle in profile flanked by a six-pointed star and a crescent moon. The bird grips a ram's head in its talons, a composition rooted in the Syro-Palestinian glyptic tradition of the Roman Near East. Mineral deposits and aged patina settle into the incised lines, lending the stone a quiet weathered depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original and cleaned, with graduated sulfide tarnish and surface micro-pitting consistent with long burial; intaglio crisply legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market, Munich before 2000.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-202-S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe pairing of eagle, star and crescent is a hallmark of Roman Near Eastern engraved gems, with a near-identical composition recorded by Marshall (1907, no. 193) from Sidon. The eagle, sacred to Jupiter, was a symbol of sovereignty and divine favour, while the celestial symbols carried strong astral and protective meaning in Levantine religion. Worn by an officer, merchant or civic figure of the eastern provinces, a ring like this functioned both as a personal seal and as an emblem of identity, a true ancient Roman signet ring collector piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn antique ring with engraved iconography of this calibre, set in silver with its incised lines crisply preserved, is an uncommon survival. Its quiet authority and historical ring with documented provenance make it a centrepiece for any cabinet of Roman gems, and entirely wearable for those who prefer their history close to the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61909444657482,"sku":"R-202-S","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0777.jpg?v=1779689863"},{"product_id":"roman-gold-garnet-intaglio-ring-fortuna-redux-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-51-us-5-75","title":"Roman Gold Intaglio Ring 'Fortuna Redux' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 51\/US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ring is an authentic Roman gold ring set with a red garnet intaglio of Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. The hollow, tapering hoop rises to an oval bezel holding a convex garnet engraved with Fortuna standing in three-quarter view, a cornucopia in her right hand and a rudder in her left, resting on a groundline. Cut for use as a personal seal, the intaglio pairs the warm depth of the garnet with the soft glow of ancient gold, a small and complete statement of Roman taste and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gold with red garnet intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman, 2nd to 3rd century AD (ca. AD 100 to 300)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.6 g\u003cbr\u003eReference: The Classical Art Research Centre, record no. 40004777\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a distinguished New York private collection assembled between 1975 and 1995, authenticated in the early 1990s by Dr. Jack Ogden and Barbara Deppert-Lippitz, and published in a professional catalogue\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-271-G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with a crisp intaglio and a well preserved gold hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eChecked against the Art Loss Register database and supplied with a confirmation letter.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003eFortuna was the Roman goddess of fortune, fate and prosperity. Her cornucopia promised abundance, while her rudder showed her power to steer the course of a life, which is why Romans wore her image as a talisman for good fortune and safe passage. Set on a gemstone, such an intaglio also served as a personal seal, pressing its owner's identity into wax and clay in daily affairs. To wear Fortuna in gold was to carry both a mark of standing and a quiet prayer for the favour of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62720415859018,"sku":"R-271-G","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-gold-garnet-intaglio-ring-fortuna-intaglio-2.jpg?v=1784126081"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-jewelry-white-stone-altar-motif-authentic-signet","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Sacerdos' (2nd–3rd c. 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The D-section hoop tapers from broad triangular shoulders to a slender back band, a form diagnostic of Roman signet rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze with white stone intaglio\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, with layered tenorite and malachite patina, intact original stone setting, and legible intaglio engraving\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-248-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eIntaglio rings were the personal seals of the Roman world, pressed into wax to authenticate letters, contracts, and possessions. The altar-and-flame motif belongs to the standard sacro-idyllic repertoire of Roman provincial gem cutters, evoking pietas, devotion, and household ritual. Such pieces were both practical instruments and quiet declarations of faith, worn daily on the finger of a Roman citizen. As an authentic Roman signet ring with documented provenance, 'Sacerdos' offers a rare direct link to the private religious life of the Imperial provinces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe survival of the original stone in its ancient setting is uncommon, and the legibility of the intaglio makes this a genuinely wearable antique. 'Sacerdos' will appeal to collectors seeking an ancient Roman signet ring with clear iconography and honest, uncleaned patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790636110154,"sku":"R-248-B","price":540.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/macro-detail-of-roman-bronze-ring-numerius-intaglio-showing-chalice-and-radiatin-7.jpg?v=1784789324"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-pisculus-1st-3rd-century-ad-ancient-carnelian-intaglio-fish-signet-antique-jewelry","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Pisculus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 48 \/ US 4.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman silver signet ring, named 'Pisculus,' preserves a translucent carnelian intaglio engraved with two stylized fish. Cast in a single piece with wide, rounded shoulders rising into an integral oval bezel, it embodies the canonical form of imperial-era signets. Centuries of burial have left a rich, variegated tarnish and traces of golden earth deposits across its silver surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 48 \/ US 4.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with authentic patina; minor loss to bezel lip and light surface wear on the intaglio, consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-249-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSignet rings were central to Roman personal and civic life, used to seal correspondence, mark ownership, and express identity. The fish motif carried associations with abundance and maritime fortune, and by the later imperial period paired fish also entered early Christian symbolism, though the motif was long established in secular sealing. A closely comparable fish intaglio in the same ring form is recorded in Marshall's 1907 catalogue of finger rings in the British Museum. As an authentic Roman signet ring with a documented private-collection provenance, 'Pisculus' offers a tangible connection to the daily rituals of the empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe pairing of translucent carnelian and tarnished silver gives 'Pisculus' a quiet gravity that few surviving Roman rings retain intact. It is a genuine collector piece of ancient jewelry, wearable and legible, its engraved fish still catching the light after nearly two thousand years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790649217354,"sku":"R-249-S","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-roman-fine-jewelry-1st-3rd-c-ce-silver-10.jpg?v=1784789573"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-felicitas-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-signet-draped-figure-diana-fortuna","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Felicitas' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 52 \/ US 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman silver signet ring, named 'Felicitas,' carries an oval bezel finely engraved with a standing draped female figure in left profile, possibly Diana or Fortuna. The bezel is held between two upright cylindrical bars at the shoulders, the mount Roman workshops used for turning bezels, but on this piece the bezel is fixed and does not turn. A quiet, elegant survival from the mature Imperial period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 52 \/ US 6\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with natural silver sulfide tarnish, soil residue in the intaglio grooves, and light high-point wear from ancient handling\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-32-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe engraved figure, rendered with fine diagonal hatching to model the drapery folds, follows standard Roman gem-cutting conventions for personifications and deities such as Diana, Fortuna, and Nemesis. Rings of this class functioned both as personal seals and as devotional tokens, carrying the image of a chosen protectress on the hand of the wearer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic Roman silver signet ring with a legible intaglio is an uncommon find, especially in wearable size. 'Felicitas' offers the collector a rare combination: an ancient Roman intaglio of a draped goddess, an unusual barred mount, and a quiet original patina, all in a piece of historical jewelry that still rests comfortably on the finger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790668321098,"sku":"R-32-S","price":720.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-silver-swivel-bezel-signet-ring-numeria-with-intaglio-of-a-draped-female-f-1.jpg?v=1784789938"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-volusia-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-nicolo-intaglio-palmette-signet-jewelry-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Volusia' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Volusia', preserves a remarkably crisp nicolo glass paste intaglio at its bezel, carved with a stylized palmette flanked by twin scrolling volutes. Its smoothly tapering D-section hoop and integral oval bezel are hallmarks of the Antonine–Severan phase of Roman jewelry, when personal seals in bronze reached the height of provincial popularity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original untouched state, with variegated malachite and cuprite patina; the nicolo intaglio remains sharply legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-227-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eNicolo glass paste intaglios, worked with a pale upper layer over a dark blue-black base, offered Roman citizens an affordable alternative to carved agate while retaining the same pseudo-cameo aesthetic. Set into bronze signet rings, they served both as personal seals and as amuletic devices. The paired volutes rising from a crescent base evoke the anthemion and vegetal-abundance vocabulary that saturated Roman decorative arts, from architectural friezes to private jewelry, an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece speaking to daily identity in the western provinces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe survival of a legible nicolo intaglio within its original bronze mount is uncommon, and 'Volusia' offers exactly that: a wearable antique with documented provenance and a motif that reads as clearly today as it did seventeen centuries ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62824558264650,"sku":"R-227-B","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-volusia-with-nicolo-glass-paste-intaglio-depicting-palm-1.jpg?v=1785268032"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-palmata-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-carnelian-intaglio-palm-frond-victory-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Palmata' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze ring, named 'Palmata,' preserves a translucent carnelian intaglio incised with a palm frond, the enduring Roman symbol of victory. The broad hoop widens toward the bezel with three parallel grooves flanking each shoulder, a hallmark of Antonine and Severan craftsmanship. Malachite green, dark tenorite, and glimpses of red cuprite tell the quiet story of centuries in the earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–3rd century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze with carnelian intaglio\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched ancient state; multi-layered patina; carnelian shows old wear and a loss at the lower edge\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-230-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eBronze intaglio rings of this form (Henig Type II\/III) were among the most widely worn personal seals of the Roman Empire, produced in provincial workshops from Britain to Asia Minor. The palm frond carried powerful associations with Victoria and with athletic or military triumph, a motif frequently commissioned by soldiers, veterans, and merchants. As an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, 'Palmata' captures the everyday intimacy of Imperial life, when a small oval of carnelian sealed letters, contracts, and vows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe convergence of a diagnostic hoop form, a legible victory symbol, and a beautifully preserved patina makes this a rewarding wearable medieval-adjacent antiquity for the discerning collector. It is a historical ring with documented provenance and a quiet, ceremonial presence on the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62824558297418,"sku":"R-230-B","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/close-up-macro-of-roman-bronze-ring-palmata-showing-engraved-carnelian-gem-7.jpg?v=1785263499"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-velthur-1st-3rd-century-ce-mercury-intaglio-ancient-jewelry-chalcedony-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Velthur' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 44 \/ US 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eA diminutive Roman bronze intaglio ring, named 'Velthur', set with a white chalcedony stone engraved with the figure of Mercury. The god stands in profile, petasos on his head, caduceus in one hand and money purse in the other, patron of travellers and commerce rendered in the confident linear style of a provincial workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 44 \/ US 3\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, complete hoop with intact stone and legible intaglio, layered tenorite and malachite patina from centuries of burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-229-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eMercury was the single most popular deity on Roman intaglio gems, especially in the western provinces of Gaul and Germania, where he was syncretised with local guardian gods. Small bronze rings set with engraved stones served as personal seals and identity marks, pressed into wax to close letters, contracts, and household containers. The very small diameter suggests this was worn on a child's finger or as a pinky ring by an adult, an authentic Roman signet ring in the truest daily-use sense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn ancient Roman signet ring collector piece with clearly readable iconography is a rare thing at this scale, and the survival of the white stone in situ, still legible after nearly two millennia, makes 'Velthur' a compelling wearable antique with documented provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62824558330186,"sku":"R-229-B","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-ring-velthur-macro-close-up-of-mercury-intaglio-with-petasos-caduce-7.jpg?v=1785263500"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-volusenus-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-jewelry-glass-paste-palm-branch-signet","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Volusenus' (2nd–3rd c. 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Its dense black-brown patina, softened edges, and layered malachite deposits speak of long burial and genuine centuries of wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 8.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original untouched state, dense burial patina with localised malachite and cuprite exposure at high points; glass paste intact, motif partially worn\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-228-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRings of this form, with broad triangular shoulders framing a closed-bezel glass paste intaglio, belong to the Henig Type VIII–X family widely produced in the Danubian and Balkan provinces during the Antonine and Severan periods. Glass paste imitated the more costly carnelian and jasper intaglios of the elite, allowing soldiers, merchants, and provincial citizens to carry a personal seal engraved with a protective or auspicious motif. The palm branch, cut here in shallow provincial style, was a favoured emblem of victory, honour, and divine favour throughout the Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Volusenus' is an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, substantial in the hand at 5.8 grams, with the raised cut-out shoulders that make this typology so visually striking. As an antique ring with engraved iconography and documented provenance, it offers both scholarly interest and everyday wearability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62928760963402,"sku":"R-228-B","price":520.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-intaglio-ring-volusenus-with-blue-green-glass-paste-bezel-front-vie-1.jpg?v=1786464866"},{"product_id":"sasanian-silver-ring-bahram-3rd-7th-century-ce-ancient-persian-intaglio-jewelry-royal-portrait-seal-authentic-artifact","title":"Sasanian Silver Ring - 'Bahram' (3rd–7th c. CE) EU 59 \/ US 8.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Sasanian silver intaglio ring, its deep green chalcedony bezel engraved with the right-facing profile of a royal figure in the unmistakable court style of ancient Persia. Named 'Bahram', the piece unites a finely cut ancient seal stone with a hand-fabricated silver mount, granulated at its collet and engraved across the entire hoop with a crisp cross-hatched lozenge field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Sasanian, 3rd–7th c. CE (ancient intaglio; silver mount possibly later)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver with green chalcedony (plasma) intaglio\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 8.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original and cleaned; uneven sulfide tarnish and traces of copper-carbonate corrosion on the bezel underside, some granulation pellets lost with visible solder shadows, stone with fine age-consistent crazing\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-286-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. The engraved intaglio is ancient; the silver mount may be a later setting, as is common for reused seal stones. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSasanian intaglio rings served as both personal seals and emblems of rank across the vast Persian empire that rivalled Rome from the 3rd to 7th centuries. The bust on 'Bahram' carries the signature vocabulary of Sasanian royal portraiture: the globular korymbos of hair rendered in a fine net pattern, flowing diadem ribbons trailing behind the head, and neatly draped shoulders. Such seals were pressed into clay bullae to authenticate letters, treaties, and goods, making each an authentic Persian ring with documented provenance and a direct link to Sasanian court culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic Sasanian silver ring with a legible royal portrait is a rare survival, and 'Bahram' offers the collector a genuinely wearable antique that stands apart from the more familiar Roman gems. The interplay of ancient plasma intaglio and hand-fabricated silver setting makes it an exceptional historical ring for the serious collector of ancient Near Eastern jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intaglio-rings\"\u003eintaglio rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63298227503434,"sku":"R-286-S","price":920.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/sasanian-silver-intaglio-ring-bahram-with-green-chalcedony-royal-portrait-bust-f-1.jpg?v=1787636341"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-marinus-1st-3rd-c-ce-carnelian-intaglio","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Marinus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 63.5 \/ US 10.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast silver ring set with an oval carnelian intaglio, its vivid red-orange stone engraved with a figure that likely depicts Neptune seated upon a leaping dolphin, trident raised. 'Marinus' pairs the sober weight of Roman silver with the warm translucency of a well-preserved gem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver (likely), set with carnelian\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 63.5 \/ US 10.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Intact hoop with multi-tonal tarnish and fine wear across the shoulders; carnelian glossy and unchipped, sitting slightly proud of the collet\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private English collection, acquired in 1995; previously on the London art market in the 1980s. Acquired by Aurora Antiqua in 2026.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-277-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original and cleaned condition with no modern repairs. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSignet rings of this form, with an integral oval bezel and a coloured stone intaglio, were among the most personal objects of Roman daily life. They were pressed into wax to close letters and documents, and the choice of device often signalled devotion, profession or family identity. Neptune with dolphin and trident was a popular motif on Roman gems of the 1st–3rd century CE, possibly invoking safe passage by sea or the protection of the god over maritime affairs, though the specific meaning for any one wearer cannot be recovered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a substantial silver hoop, a legible intaglio and a stone of striking colour makes 'Marinus' a compelling example of Roman glyptic craftsmanship for the collector of ancient jewellery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63503437005130,"sku":"R-277-S","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-silver-ring-marinus-angled-view-of-engraved-carnelian-bezel-5.jpg?v=1789145630"},{"product_id":"byzantine-silver-ring-klados-10th-14th-c-ce-intaglio-disc-bezel","title":"Byzantine Silver Ring - 'Klados' (10th–14th c. CE) EU 60 \/ US 9.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine silver ring named 'Klados', engraved with what is most likely a stylised flowering cross between two palm branches, a Christian sign of faith, protection and eternal life. The large flat disc sits on a plain strip hoop, the two probably cast together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eInside an engraved border, two crosses stand foot to foot on one shaft with a small dot at its centre, each with its three free arms ending in V-shaped forks; a herringbone palm branch runs down either side, the two pointing in opposite directions. The forked, branching ends make the device most likely a stylised flowering cross, the cross that puts out shoots like a living tree. Forked crosses and crosses between palm branches are long-established Christian designs, found on Early Christian and Byzantine lamps, clay flasks and rings. A double-barred cross between branches is the other possible reading. For the wearer the design joined three promises: the cross for faith and protection carried on the hand, the flowering cross for the tree of life and the resurrection, the palms for victory over death and paradise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 60 \/ US 9.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Intact and cleaned, with a finely granular, pitted surface; the engraving softened by wear, old deposit in its grooves; a small rim notch and a slight step where one hoop end meets the disc\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-585-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original, cleaned condition with no modern repairs. The piece has already been cleaned, so a restoration service is not available for it.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe ring belongs to a well-documented Byzantine family of flat disc bezels on narrow strip hoops, comparable in form to Davidson's types O and Q. The broad face was made to carry a device, and rings of this family often served as amulets as much as ornaments, some with short prayers to the Lord engraved around the hoop. The cross was among the favourite ring devices of the period, often cut in the same quick, linear style: worn on the hand, it declared its owner's faith and was trusted to keep harm away. Cut in intaglio, a device like this one also printed in positive when pressed into wax, so the same sign could serve as its owner's seal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn one engraved disc, the ring carried its owner's faith, a prayer for protection and the hope of life beyond death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63679873319242,"sku":"R-585-S","price":560.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-byzantine-fine-jewelry-10th-14th-c-ce-silver-12.jpg?v=1790373918"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-verecundus-2nd-3rd-c-ce-standing-figure-bezel","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Verecundus' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 46 \/ US 3.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman bronze signet ring named 'Verecundus', engraved with a standing god, most likely Mercury, patron of trade, travel and good fortune. Sharply flared shoulders end in pointed corners on either side of the small raised disc that carries the figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eA single standing figure fills the disc: he wears a cap, holds a short slanted rod in his outstretched hand and keeps a long forked staff close to his body, the fork rising to shoulder height. He is most likely Mercury, for the cap and the forked staff match two of his best-known attributes: the petasos, his travelling hat, and the caduceus, the herald's staff, cut at this small scale as a simple fork. A Genius with a cornucopia, or Bonus Eventus with ears of grain, is the other possible reading. Mercury protected merchants and travellers and brought wealth, so to the wearer he promised profit, safe roads and a lucky outcome. As messenger of the gods he was also trusted to keep their secrets, which made him a fitting god for a seal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 46 \/ US 3.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Earthen encrustation over a sandy brown and green patina; the engraved figure softened by wear, its outline and attributes still readable\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private family collection assembled in the 1960s, later inherited by the previous owner (K.V.D., Belgium).\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-588-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eCast bronze rings with a pointed-oval plan, sharply projecting shoulders and a small raised disc bezel form a well-documented Roman family, comparable to Guiraud type 3e and Henig Type VIII. The figure was engraved straight into the ring's own metal in the manner of a cut gemstone, a cheaper route that put a personal seal within reach of many. Pressed into wax, the intaglio left the figure in relief, and rings like this sealed letters, documents and stored goods as their owner's mark. Standing deities were among the commonest devices on such signets, and Mercury one of the most popular of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn one small engraving, the ring carried both its owner's signature and a daily wish for good fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63679879348554,"sku":"R-588-B","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-ring-mercurialis-oblique-view-of-raised-disc-bezel-with-engraved-st-1.jpg?v=1790374101"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-veneria-3rd-5th-c-ce-venus-bust","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Veneria' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 57 \/ US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Roman silver signet ring named 'Veneria', engraved with a draped female bust, most likely Venus, goddess of love and beauty. The flat oval plate is firmly joined to a slender wire hoop, and silver wire is wound round each shoulder and probably soldered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eA draped female bust is cut in intaglio into the silver plate, in profile and facing left on the ring face: her hair is gathered in a rounded knot at the back of the head, and a mantle falls diagonally across her chest. She is most likely Venus: a draped bust with the hair bound in a knot is a common way Roman engravers showed the goddess, and the long, finely hatched element beside one shoulder would suit the sceptre she often holds. Juno, who also carries a sceptre, or the portrait of a Roman lady wearing the hairstyle of the empresses, are the other possible readings. To the wearer, Venus promised love and desire, a fruitful marriage and a prosperous household, and a seal cut with her image placed its owner under her protection. Pressed into wax, the intaglio printed her in relief, facing right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Cleaned; fine criss-cross scratches over the engraving and the wire coils; plain reverse\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection, prior to 2000. Private collection, United Kingdom, 2000; private collection, United Kingdom, 2020; acquired by Aurora Antiqua in 2026.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-584-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eOffered in its original, cleaned condition with no modern repairs. The piece has already been cleaned, so a restoration service is not available for it.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe plate carried above a narrow hoop and the wire wound round the shoulders are both features of Roman ring making, comparable to Guiraud types 4 and 6. As engraved gemstones grew harder to obtain, more and more Roman signets carried the device cut straight into a metal plate, as this one does. Rings of this kind were personal seals, pressed into wax to close letters and mark property, and emblems worn every day. Venus was among the favourite subjects on Roman signet rings, where her image served as a love charm as well as a seal, and one ring with a bust cut into its metal bezel is even inscribed with her name, VENUS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a seal it stood for its owner; as an image it kept a wish for love and beauty on the hand that wore it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63679918932298,"sku":"R-584-S","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/hellenistic-silver-swivel-ring-kleoris-with-engraved-draped-bust-bezel-and-coile-1.jpg?v=1790374427"}],"url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/collections\/intaglio-rings.oembed?page=2","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}