Roman Soldier Cameo Ring Meaning

It nearly always features a raised positive relief image.

Roman soldier cameo ring meaning.

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. Contrast with intaglio which has a negative image. Or would that be considered for a male. According to this ebay seller the roman soldier double cameo was a popular choice in the 1930 s.

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. Vintage gents carved agate roman soldier cameo ring 10k gold. No matter the period a cameo was created the subject matter often referenced the time of the style s origin the roman era. From left to right.

5 out of 5 stars 210 210 reviews 282 47 free shipping only 1 available and it s in 2 people s carts. Can a woman wear a ring with a roman soldier cameo head. Marcasite roman soldier cameo ring vintage ring sterling art deco rings for women size 5 1 2 whywelovethepast. Favorite add to.

This was achieved. 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. Black tulip antiques ltd. Sterling silver men s ring tiger eye roman spartan soldier.

Cameo ˈ k æ m i oʊ is a method of carving an object such as an engraved gem item of jewellery or vessel. Originally and still in discussing historical work cameo only referred to works where the relief image was of a contrasting colour to the background. Black tulip antiques ltd. There are similar cameos here and here.

Antique german tiger s eye cameo ring roman soldier ring masonic ring signet ring men s statement ring sacredmagic. Ah much better photo. I understand she found the stone and had the ring made. I have inherited a black cameo stone with a tan roman soldier cameo from a great aunt.

10k yellow gold tiger s eye cameo roman soldier ring size 6 5. Posted by lunaazul at 9 20 pm on july 25 2008. The subject matter rarely varied most cameos whether ancient or 17th 18th or 19th century tended to depict scenes or personalities from greek mythology.