Inspired by armbands in the form of serpents, reflecting a fashion current in the first century A.D. during the Roman Imperial Period.
From the collection of The Brooklyn Museum of Art.
24K gold-plate over pewter.
Roman coin jewelry
Inspired by a Roman coin, this brooch has the image of Julius Caesar Octavianus, the First Roman emperor (63 BC - AD 14).
Octavianus was known for his unlimited patience, skill, and efficiency. He overhauled every aspect of Roman life and brought durable peace and prosperity to the Greco-Roman world.
24K antique gold plate over pewter.
Etruscan Janus Jewelry
In Roman religion, two heads back to back, each looking in opposite directions represented by Janus.
Janus was regarded as the Roman God - The custodian of the Universe, God of all beginnings, and the guardian of gates and doors. He signified the tradition between primitive life and civilization, and maintained the balance between peace and war and youth and old age.
The month of January is named after him, and his festival The Agonium took place on January 9.
24 Karat gold-plate over pewter & brass.
The Ram symbolizes creative heat, eadurance, fertility, gentleness, knowledge, peace, strength and sun.
In Christianity it represents the deliverer or leader Christ.
Ram is a Hebrew symbol of sacrifice.
It is the emblem of the Persian Empire.
In Greek mythology, ram is savior of Odysseus and Phixus.
In Ancient Egypt it typifies soul.
24K antique gold-plate over pewter and brass.
Roman Dolphin Earrings
Inspired by a Twin Dolphin design during the Roman Empire, early 4th century AD. In Ancient Rome Dolphins were attributed to the Roman water-god: Neptune. They appeared in architecture and jewelry.
24K antique gold plate over pewter. Ear wires are gold-filled.