Roman Silver and Gold Men’s Ring Jasper Intaglio Circa 2st Century A.D.

High Carat Gold Ring Set with a Roman Magical Jasper Intaglio. Roman intaglio: 1st–2nd century AD. Mount: 20th century. Measurements Ring size: O UK / 7.25 US / 55 EU Bezel: 2....

This 18kt gold ring features an authentic Roman yellow jasper intaglio, dating back to the 1st–2nd century AD. The jasper is intricately engraved with the image of a lion standing be...

This 22kt gold ring features an authentic Roman yellow jasper intaglio, dating from the 1st–2nd century AD. The engraved jasper depicts the armed Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, shown i...

Ancient Roman intaglio ring. Set with an oval black glass intaglio engraved with a profile of a bust in a closed back Roman set setting, framed by ...

Handsome Gent’s Round Onyx Intaglio Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Ring. Hand crafted 10K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 9.75, we offer...

14k gold ring. This attractive oval carnelian intaglio ring features a handsome figure of a Greco-Roman soldier, facing to the right and set with off by simple shoulders. Marks: None...

A Roman gold and banded agate amulet ring Circa 3rd Century A.D. The circular banded agate cabochon in the shape of an eye meant to protect the wearer, in a period high carat gold s...

Roman Empire, circa 1st century AD This large hollow gold ring features a carnelian intaglio set in a raised broad bezel. The intaglio is engraved with the Roman goddess Minerva. She...

A superb ancient Roman agate intaglio ring. The high-karat gold signet ring is set with an engraved gemstone, known as an ‘intaglio’. It dates from between the 2nd to 3rd century AD and is a fine example of a Romano-British intaglio. The conical-shaped agate gemstone displays various bands of colour ranging from honey brown to greyish-blue. The engraving depicts the bust of a man wearing a helmet, possibly winged which would depict Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, financial gain and communication. In Roman times, people would wear rings with the intaglio of Mercury in hope that the he would protect them and bless them with good financial fortune in their lives. A number of referenced examples of similar ancient Roman conical shaped intaglios reside in notable museums all across the world, from the British Museum to the Louvre. A page with these examples and their sources can be found in the final photos of the listing. Similar examples can also be found in the extensive Alice and Louis Koch collection (items: 234, 235, 241, 301). Again see final images for reference. The gold ring mount is of D-shaped cross-section and a hollow 22K gold construction. The ring has a fantastic smooth silk-like texture when worn. It remains in good overall condition and the intaglio is very secure in the mount. The gold mount dates to the late 18th to early 19th century, and the shape is inspired by ancient Roman ring...

A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a garnet intaglio of Hippocamp – a fish-tailed horse that w...