{"product_id":"roman-bronze-fertility-amulet-c-100-ad-unisex-copy","title":"Roman Bronze Fertility Amulet with Diamond Bail (c 100 CE) - Unisex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ec 100-300 Common Era (A.D.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRoman bronze fertility pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from a solid cast drop surmounted by a suspension loop. The bud-shaped form is slightly irregular, reflecting ancient casting methods rather than mechanical symmetry. A faint casting seam and natural micro-porosity are visible, consistent with Roman bronze production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003eThe amulet carries strong symbolic meaning in Roman visual language. Spheres and rounded drops were associated with\u003cstrong\u003e fertility, abundance, generative power, and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003eSuch pendants were worn suspended from necklaces or clothing and believed to guard\u003cstrong\u003e the wearer against misfortune\u003c\/strong\u003e and often worn by women, but \u003cstrong\u003ealso by men as general protective charms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003eI've added a 14k white gold and diamond carabiner clasp to clip to any chain or charm bracelet.  The diamonds add a nice contrast to the rustic, ancient texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003eAuthentic collector's item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003e- Amulet size:  16mm x 10mm (about 5\/8\" x 1\/4\" inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003e- 14k white gold and diamond clasp ~7mm long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003eArrives in micro-suede pouch, gift box and polishing cloth with certification of authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003e*Chain not included; feel free to contact me for chain or leather options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 107, 105);\"\u003eExamples are found at the British Museum, the Metropolitan, and Musee d'Archeologie Nationale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49779029639425,"sku":null,"price":1020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_7055.jpg?v=1783889124","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/roman-bronze-fertility-amulet-c-100-ad-unisex-copy","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}