6/14/2023 0 Comments Ancient jewels 2![]() In contrast, Roman women would have collections of different jewelry sets and adorn their bodies with abundant luxurious rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces all worn at the same time. Since then and during the conquests of new territories in Republican times, soldiers were awarded with torcs / torques after their brave acts in battle and became a distinctive decoration of elite units. ![]() An interesting example is Roman dictator Titus Manlius, who in 361 BC challenged a Gaul to single combat, killed him and took his torc to wear it ever since, hence the nickname received as Titus Manlius Imperiosus "Torquatus" (who wears a torc). ![]() However, Roman men could also wear bracelets, collars with pendant and torcs. While wealthy men would collect fine art such as sculptures or silver wares, wearing one or several rings was tipically enough, especially during times subject to censorship. Additionally, an extensive trade network of imports provided access to exotic materials, semiprecious and precious stones that could travel for months along the ancient Silk Road of Persia, India and the Far East. This craft was extensively favoured by the influence and know-how of the different cultures they embraced and variety of natural resources available in all the Mediterranean territories under control. Ancient Romans are renown for the complex jewelry designs and use of a wide range of materials, especially colorful gems and glass beads.
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