About SERRA
The legacy of Serra as crafters of “archeological jewels” begins in 1910 with Mario Serra, who set his jewelry boutique like an artist’s studio that soon became a reference point of the high society of the time and was named the supplier of the Italian Royal family. Newspapers of the time referred to it as "the most beautiful shop in Rome, indeed in Italy, perhaps in the world”. Mario left the company to his son Marcello, who positioned it as a top brand in the “luxury market” and transmitted his art to his son Alessandro, a scholar of Roman numismatics. The result was ...Read More
Featured Pieces
18 Kt Gold Onyx Roman Intaglio Ring Depicting God Dionysus and a Winged Phallus
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold ring is set an authentic Roman intaglio on onyx ( circa 1st cent.AD ) , which depicts the god Dionysus with a "mitra" on his head (a band used in Greek and Roman t...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Intaglio '1st Century A.D.' Ring on Carnelian, Depicting Goddess Athena
Located in Roma, IT
This gold ( 20 K ) ring, with an authentic Roman carnelian (1st cent.A.D.) belongs to SERRA archeological collection, that use genuine ancient Roman coins and intaglios.
In the cen...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman More Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Authentic '6th-2nd century BC' Roman Bronze Arrowhead 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This small bronze arrowhead, olive-green patina, is similar to examples found in the "National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia", in Rome. The most common form of Roman arrowhead wa...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Sterling Silver and Micromosaic " Doves of Pliny " Box from " Vatican Studio "
Located in Roma, IT
In this interesting sterling silver box, is set a micromosaic , depicting “ The doves of Pliny”, from a famous mosaic attributed to Sosus of Pergamon. He was a Greek mosaic artist o...
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Antique 1850s Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Box with Micromosaic 'circa 1850' Depicting St. Peter's Basilica
Located in Roma, IT
In this sterling silver box is set an ancient micromosaic (mid 19th century) depicting the St.Peter's Basilica . It come from the Vatican Mosaic Studio that started up in 1727. Her...
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Antique 1850s Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
24 Karat Gilded Sterling Silver Pendant Made with a Roman Glass Balsamarium
Located in Roma, IT
This 24 kt gilded sterling silver pendant is made with an authentic ancient Roman glass balsamarium (1st- 3rd cent. A.D.)
The Roman glass balsamarium ( ampulla vitrea ) was used fro...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Roman Marble 'Red Porphyry and Green Porphyry' and Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Roma, IT
These earrings are handmade by our goldsmiths, using ancient Roman marbles, red porphyry and green porphyry from Greece, called by the ancient Roman marble workers "Serpentino". Thes...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
1.32 Karat Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold Surrounded by Several Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
This elegant yellow gold engagement ring is centered with a sparkling round brilliant cut diamond that weights 1.32 Kt ; graded I color with VVS2 clarity. The center diamond is acc...
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Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pair of Sterling Silver and Vermeil Salt Cellars in the Shape of a Shell
Located in Roma, IT
This pair of silver and vermeil salt shakers was handcrafted by one of our skilled craftsmen. Two small, delicious teaspoons are used to take the salt.
Since from the end of the eigh...
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2010s Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Roman Coins Gold Cufflinks Depicting Emp. Alexander Severus and His Wife Orbiana
Located in Roma, IT
In these 18 kt gold cufflinks authentic roman coins ( silver denarius-3th century A.D.) depicting Emperor Alexander Severus and his wife Orbiana are set.
Alexander Severus was Rom...
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2010s Classical Roman Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Carnelian Intaglio -1st century BC- 18 Kt Gold Ring, depicting God Mercury
Located in Roma, IT
The ring has an authentic roman intaglio on carnelian, depicting God Mercury.
Mercury is a major God in Roman religion and mythology, being one of the 12 Consentes within the anci...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Gold and Micromosaic Earrings 'Mid-19th Century-Cestius Pyramind and Colosseum'
Located in Roma, IT
These gold, lapis lazuli and micromosaic earrings (mid 19th century) depict two Roman monuments : the Cestius Pyramid and the Colosseum ! They come from the Vatican Mosaic Studio tha...
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2010s Dangle Earrings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
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