{"product_id":"18k-roman-intaglio","title":"18k Roman Intaglio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA masterfully hand-carved 18K gold carnelian intaglio, most likely 19th century, designed to be worn as both a pin and a pendant. The carnelian is engraved with the profile of a bearded warrior wearing a crested helmet, topped with what is believed to be the Dacian Draco, the dragon-tailed war standard adopted by the Roman army after their conquest of Dacia in the early 2nd century AD. It’s a rare and specific detail to find in an intaglio carving, and one that points to a carver working closely from classical Roman military iconography. The stone glows a deep, fiery orange in the light, and the 18K gold bezel is finished with a rope twist border that frames the carving beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece comes with a pin conversion, and the bail tucks neatly away when not in use, so it moves easily between a few different lives. Wear it as a pendant on a chain, a pin on a lapel or collar, or as a charm or connector piece within a larger design. One antique treasure, several ways to wear it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired perfectly with the 18k Fancy Long Guard chain that’s currently available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid 18K gold, hallmarked and tested. In excellent vintage condition with the kind of soft, honest wear that comes from decades of being loved and worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 13g. Dimensions: 1.25” x 1”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease expect normal vintage or antique wear to all pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlease review my shipping and tariff policies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel's Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45366219145398,"sku":null,"price":2598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/6843\/2310\/files\/83D05E3B-69AF-4D3F-9C6C-BC022B417E6F.jpg?v=1787017819","url":"https:\/\/mels-treasures.com\/products\/18k-roman-intaglio","provider":"Mel's Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}