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Did the Romans wear gold?
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Yes, Romans wore gold. Romans also wore silver, bronze and other less expensive metals depending on their social class. Not only was wearing gold a status symbol, but hoarding gold pieces was also a representation of wealth.
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Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio, 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman gold ring with Minerva intaglio. Set to centre with an oval hardstone intaglio in a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient Roman 2rd Century AD intaglio with Minerva. Set to centre with an oval carnelian intaglio
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Eros Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
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Hollow setting
Gold and carnelian
Roman art, 1st-2nd century
Intaglio size: 0.8 x 0.6 cm
Ring size: 8 1/2
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD.
This hollow ring is bezel-set with a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
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Gold And Ancient Roman Imperial Intaglio of Roman Goddess Salus Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman goddess Salus. Bezel 1.5 x 1.3 cm. Ring size 59. Weight 4.43 g.
Salus (Latin: salus, "safety
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold
