Roman Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring "Winged Victory" gold brooch In some traditions

In some traditions

This may well have made them easier to take

and the stone rests in an 18k gold bezel setting

with E colour and VS2 clarity

Roman Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring "Winged Victory" gold brooch In some traditionsDATE: Ancient Roman, 2nd century AD Cool ancient Roman signet ring dating from the 2nd century AD (or thereabouts). It's set with a garnet gemstone intaglio depicting Victoria (aka Winged Victory or Nike from the Greek pantheon), the personified goddess of victory, often associated with Bellona (goddess of war). Unlike Nike, Victoria was a major part of Roman society, with many temples erected in her honour including one on the Palatine Hill which