The Etruscan rings
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The Sphinx ring

The sphinx  is a design that testify the Etruscan passage thru Egypt in their pilgrimage, later the Etruscans will call it Chimera. The tradition relates the sphinx to Intelligence and wisdom. The original is dated VI Ct BC, it was found in The Pantanaccio tomb in Veio and is visible in the Villa Giulia Museum in Rome.

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 material weight inches cm €
6020 Silver 925 10 gr 1/2 1,3 44,00
6020-18 18K gold 15 gr 1/2 1,3 500,00
6020-wg White Gold 15 gr 1/2 1,3 550,00


The Double spiral ring

The double, endless spiral has the significance of eternity and  Immortality, in a wider sense, it is a wish of long and prosper life. The piece that inspires our creation is  dated VIII Ct BC and is in the British museum in London.

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 material weight inches cm €
6014 Silver 925 7 gr 7/8 1,5 44,00
6014-18 18K gold 10,5 gr 7/8 1,5 374,00
6014-wg White Gold 10,5 gr 7/8 1,5 411,00


The Sun ring

This is also a largely used symbol in all Etruria, it symbolizes the sun. The Sun- as for every other ancient civilization- meant Life, Prosperity and good luck. This kind of rings were found in many tombs in the Low Tuscany Area.

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 material weight inches cm €
 6019 Silver 925 6 gr 5/8 sq 1,5 q 40,00
 6019-18 18K gold 9 gr 5/8 sq 1,5 q 332,00
 6019-wg White Gold 9 gr 5/8 sq 1,5 q 364,00


The Face ring

This kind of rings were used as seals sometimes and had the design of a face, usually female that would represent a defensive goddess. The original  of this ring has been found in Cerveteri and is in the Galassi collection in the Villa Giulia museum in Rome.

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 material weight inches cm €

 6018

 Silver 925 9,5 gr 3/4 x 5/8 2,2 x 1,6 44,00
6018-18 18K gold 14,50 gr 3/4 x 5/8 2,2 x 1,6 479,00
6018-wg White Gold 14,50 gr 3/4 x 5/8 2,2 x 1,6 524,00


The Double wave band

Simple band inspired by the typical male rings. Rings like this has been found in all Etruria, the double wave crossed in the central band is a recurrent symbol in Etruscan and in Oriental art, It means serenity of life and peaceful life.

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 material weight inches cm €
 6011 Silver 925 5 gr 5/16 high 1,26 alt 40,00
6011-18 18K gold 7,5 gr 5/16 high 1,26 alt 290,00
6011-wg White Gold 7,5 gr 5/16 high 1,26 alt 319,00


The Endless spiral

The band is the typical Etruscan ring, not necessarily related to wedding, used both by men or women. The endless spiral running in circle, means eternity and infinity. In a wider sense, long and prosper life.
Similar pieces were are dated around the VI Century B.C.

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 material weight inches cm €
6002 Silver 925 4 gr 1/2 high 1,2 alt 40,00
6002-18 18K gold 6 gr 1/2 high 1,2 alt 248,00
6002-wg White Gold 6 gr 1/2 high 1,2 alt 273,00

The Dolphin ring

The fact that the Etruscans were close to the sea is witnessed by the many representation of fishes and sea scenes. The dolphin is an animal that always inspired sympathy and wisdom. This particular design has been found on a medal in the Pantanaccio tomb, in Veio, and it is dated V Cen. B.C.

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 material weight inches cm €
 6015 Silver 925 8,2 gr 3/4 x 1/2 2 x 1,2 44,00
 6015-18 18K gold 12,3 gr 3/4 x 1/2 2 x 1,2 416,50
 6015-wg White Gold 12,3 gr 3/4 x 1/2 2 x 1,2 458,00


The Chain ring

This is another simple band very typical of  the Greek-Etruscan culture, the chain is a symbol of union and life in common. Rings very similar to this were found in many Etruscan sites all over Italy

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 material weight inches cm €

 6005

 Silver 925 3,5 gr 1/2 high 0,9 alt 40,00
 6005-18 18K gold 5,5 gr 1/2 high 0,9 alt 227,00
 6005-wg White Gold 5,5 gr 1/2 high 0,9 alt 250,00

The Flower band

This kind of bands have been found all over the Etruscan area. The flower in the middle is accompanied by the double spiral that means eternity and immortality.

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 material weight inches cm €
 6021 Silver 925 3,8 gr 5/16 high 0,8 alt 40,00
6021-18 18K gold 5,7 gr 5/16 high 0,8 alt 248,00
6021-wg White Gold 5,7 gr 5/16 high 0,8 alt 273,00

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