Roman Soldier Cameo Ring Meaning

Can a woman wear a ring with a roman soldier cameo head.

Roman soldier cameo ring meaning. 5 out of 5 stars 1 011 1 011 reviews 98 50 free shipping favorite add to. Sardonyx shell cameo 1920s 18th century hardstone cameo early 19th century roman soldier hardstone cameo early 19th century hardstone cameo and a 19th century cameo in jet. 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 i found a whole big bunch of them under both roman soldier ring and centurion ring. I have inherited a black cameo stone with a tan roman soldier cameo from a great aunt.

It nearly always features a raised positive relief image. Contrast with intaglio which has a negative image. Antique german tiger s eye cameo ring roman soldier ring masonic ring signet ring men s statement ring sacredmagic. 10k yellow gold tiger s eye cameo roman soldier ring size 6 5.

Or would that be considered for a male. Originally and still in discussing historical work cameo only referred to works where the relief image was of a contrasting colour to the background. Make offer men s roman soldier ring cameo ring 10k gold size 9 1 2 art deco ring sterling silver hematite roman soldier statement signet band ring 925 sz. Cameo ˈ k æ m i oʊ is a method of carving an object such as an engraved gem item of jewellery or vessel.

There are similar cameos here and here. Sterling silver men s ring tiger eye roman spartan soldier. Marcasite roman soldier cameo ring vintage ring sterling art deco rings for women size 5 1 2 whywelovethepast. This was achieved.

The subject matter rarely varied most cameos whether ancient or 17th 18th or 19th century tended to depict scenes or personalities from greek mythology. Vintage gents carved agate roman soldier cameo ring 10k gold. From left to right. No matter the period a cameo was created the subject matter often referenced the time of the style s origin the roman era.

Cameo rings have been popular for as long as cameos have been carved with the more popular motifs being grecian and roman women and roman soldiers. Ah much better photo. Roman soldier cameo stone for women. Black tulip antiques ltd.

5 out of 5 stars 210 210 reviews 282 47 free shipping only 1 available and it s in 2 people s carts. Posted by lunaazul at 9 20 pm on july 25 2008. I understand she found the stone and had the ring made.