Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Roman silver ring set with a beautiful semi-translucent trapezium shaped carnelian stone cabochon. Plain ring band. The vivid carnelian cabochon with its warm orange-red colour provides a striking contrast to the muted tone of the aged silver. Outside diameter: ± 18,8 mm Inside diameter: ± 15,3 - 16,4 mm Bezel: ± 10,7 mm Condition: good and solid condition, wearable, small ring size. Appealing patina with encrustations of red sand deposits. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). Carnelian stone was treasured throughout the Greco-Roman antiquity. Like the Egyptians they believed carnelian had magical powers; it was believed it could ward off evil, help the blood circulation and make the skin look healthy and youthful. Carnelian was often worn by Roman soldiers to boost their courage, vitality, confidence and physical powers. For women it was especially worn to improve fertility, cure frigidity and to help strengthen the body before and after childbirth.