{"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 data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"749\"\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 data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eThis exceptional ring features a deep red jasper intaglio engraved with a figure identified as \u003cem data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"878\"\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 data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eMaterial: High-karat gold with red jasper intaglio\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eDate: Roman Empire, 2nd–3rd Century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.25\u003cbr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eWeight: 7 g\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; stable gem, sharp engraving, intact openwork shoulders with minor wear from age\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market, 1970s–1980s\u003cbr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-R-76-G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\"\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 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\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","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/roman-gold-ring-sol-invictus-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-58-us-8-25","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}