Angular hoop ring with oval intaglio depicting a sea griffin. The Lazy Dog Antique Store. Slightly profiled ellipsoid shield with high, flat carnelian engraved with standing deity on a short ground line holding rudder and uncertain attribute. Explore. The ancient Roman legions played a key role in the rapid expansion of contemporary Roman civilization. 14K Black Onyx Roman Soldier Intaglio Ring. Free shipping. 14k White Gold Carved Onyx Intaglio Ring Roman Soldier. Vintage Art Deco Men's 10K Gold and Carved Hematite Intaglio Roman Soldier Profile Ring. Antiquesilverboxes. Jun 1, 2018 - Explore Keith Scherberger's board "Men's Intaglio Rings" on Pinterest. Saved by Skinner Auctions. The ring is an American size 11. Browse Similar. The Roman army was one of the biggest assets of the ancient Roman Empire. Excellent style. View auction on www.skinnerinc.com. Rings Jewelry and Watches. RING WITH INTAGLIO Roman Empire 1st Century B.C.- 1st Century A.D. Material: Iron and Cornelian Dimensions: Ø 17 mm; Height: 21 mm; Stone: 15 mm; Weight: 5.56 g Condition: In good condition, although the intaglio is broken. While Roman women would wear a great variety of jewelry, the man used to wear at least one ring. People also love these ideas Pinterest. If the stone was to be used as a seal then it would leave a raised impression on the wax or of the seal. The Vintage Design of the Ring suggests circa 1940's. 10K Yellow Gold Men's Hematite Roman Soldier Intaglio Ring Circa 1950, Size 8.25. Based on many artifacts and some literary sources, the archaeologists and historians have been able to recreate a wide range of ancient Roman armor. Set in a 19th Century gold ring. Gold ring with carnelian intaglio portrait of Tiberius from ca. PUBLISHED: “El Legado de Hefesto - Hephaestus Legacy. Alien hunters have found an object on Mars that resembles the head of a Roman soldier, but are debating whether it came from a statue or an actual Roman… 5) During battle, a Roman soldier or ‘legionary’ first hurled his spear at the enemy, then he fought him with his sword. ... Wikipedia even goes so far as to point out that "The modern cameo ring usually shows the profile of a goddess or a Roman soldier." It was common for these rings to have both intaglio faces of pagan gods and inscriptions from the bible engraved around the bands. intaglio gem that is engraved with a monogram, coat of arms or other symbol.Throughout history signets were used as seal rings to seal letters with the mark of the sender – in wax – in order to serve as an authentication mark. Ancient Roman Gold and Garnet Intaglio Ring | Sale Number 2610B, Lot Number 191 | Skinner Auctioneers. Intaglio Hematite Ring, 10K Gold, Roman Soldier… South Europe early 1900s. Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded. 14K GOLD MENS RING INTAGLIO HEMATITE CAMEO ROMAN SOLDIER WARRIOR https://www.ebay.com/str/JewelryAndPerfumes Vintage 9ct Gold Hematite Detailed Oval Intaglio 9ct Gold Signet Ring Size Q. Click & Collect. Category 21st Century and Contemporary More Rings. Browse Similar. Browse Similar. 7 years ago. A master jeweler must have made this ring. It has several French or European hallmarks that I cant read. $270.00. This 18Kr gold ring, from SERRA archeological collection, use genuine ancient Roman intaglio on jasper, that date circa 2-3dt cent.A.D, depicting a Nike, that in ancient Roman reli... Category 2010s Classical Roman Rings 14k yellow gold; 1 round reddish brown carved Carnelian Hardstone, 17.8mm; Size 5 and sizable RING Roman Empire 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D. Glass paste intaglio imitating agate, depicting Victory holding a Corinthian helmet in her hand with a Shield at her feet. Excellent condition, no repairs or defects. Browse Similar. Set in a 19th Century gold ring. The gemstones preferred for this purpose were quartz such as chalcedony or onyx. Read More. $375 OFFER. Vintage Roman Soldier Carved Black Onyx & Marcasite Ring. $110. The ring appears to be initialed by the intaglio maker.. On the ring's band is art that commemorates the Siege / Battle of Jerusalem of the 1st Revolt; it … 13 watching. Click & Collect. and ribbed shoulders; intaglio engraved with image of horse and a rider- possibly military means. 7 x 9 mm for intaglio. Im not sure Id the rink is 14 or 18k. 7. The Roman army could march up to 40km a day! This is a silver alloy and carnelian Roman intaglio ring that belonged to a Praetorian Guardsman. Item Details. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Intaglio Carved Ring. $495.00. 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