Rome Jewellery

roman amethyst intaglio engraved gem, c. 212 ad; later regarded of st. peter.

although jewellery work abundantly diverse in earlier times, among barbarian tribes such celts, when romans conquered of europe, jewellery changed smaller factions developed roman designs. common artefact of rome brooch, used secure clothing together. romans used diverse range of materials jewellery extensive resources across continent. although used gold, used bronze or bone, , in earlier times, glass beads & pearl. 2,000 years ago, imported sri lankan sapphires , indian diamonds , used emeralds , amber in jewellery. in roman-ruled england, fossilised wood called jet northern england carved pieces of jewellery. italians worked in crude gold , created clasps, necklaces, earrings, , bracelets. produced larger pendants filled perfume.

like greeks, purpose of roman jewellery ward off evil eye given other people. although women wore vast array of jewellery, men wore finger ring. although expected wear @ least 1 ring, roman men wore ring on every finger, while others wore none. roman men , women wore rings engraved gem on used wax seal documents, practice continued medieval times when kings , noblemen used same method. after fall of roman empire, jewellery designs absorbed neighbouring countries , tribes.