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Dive into thousands of years of history and explore the fascinating world of ancient rings with our carefully curated collection. The ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece and Rome conjure up iconic images of pyramids, temples, and chariots, drawing you back in time to an era when rings were coveted across society.
With millennia of history, Egyptian rings are some of the oldest you will find in the Berganza collection. Original wearable artefacts showcasing traditional motifs of the age, such as scarab beetles crafted from faience, these are rare survivals from this most ancient of civilisations!
Our Ancient Greek rings can be found crafted from both silver and gold, and often feature scenes from daily life, names and decorative motifs engraved into the surface of the metal, one can only imagine the things these rings must have seen.
Uncover our array of Ancient Roman rings, many two thousand years old! Coming in a myriad of styles, you are sure to find one which speaks to you, from intaglio rings featuring gods and goddesses carved into gemstones, roman signet rings made from rich yellow gold, and intriguing, finely crafted cameos, each piece is of museum quality!
Make time to visit Berganza’s showroom and immerse yourself in a world of history, exploring the wonder, craftsmanship and style of bygone eras.
Rings are one of the oldest and most powerful forms of jewellery documented in history. Rings have appeared in almost every culture of the world and their history spans centuries. From symbolic items of faith or to show power and wealth, ancient rings have been used for a number of different reasons throughout the ages. Ancient rings can be dated back to the Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Even more impressively, with such a long-spanning history, many of these ancient rings are still available today.
There are many factors to take into consideration when buying an ancient ring due to some being more delicate than others. You may be considering a piece which you can wear everyday, or something a little more unique and ornate for more special occasions, for which the ancient ring you choose will differ. Ancient rings made using gold, silver or iron are much more hard-wearing and rings that are free from gems, crystals and stones will be less fragile for day to day use. Ancient Greek and Egyptian rings typically used gold and silver as this symbolised luxury and status. Symbols were featured on many ancient rings and they often have scenes depicting gods, battle scenes and animals. Many mythological subjects were inscribed onto ancient rings, particularly on Egyptian and Ancient Greek rings, so this is also something to consider when picking an ancient ring to form part of your collection.
Ancient rings, including Egyptian, Greek and Roman can be more delicate due to how old they are and also the types of conditions the ring has been through. When cleaning and caring for ancient rings, it is important to remember that the materials may react with some modern substances which may cause discolouration. The best way to care for ancient rings is to keep them dry, avoid contact with chemicals, perfumes and soaps. It is also important to remove the ring for exercise and swimming as this can corrode the materials. After each wear, gently wipe your ancient ring with a dry, soft cloth. When not wearing, store your jewellery in a dry, dark place so that it does not get damaged or become discoloured and carry out regular inspections on any metal settings and hooks on your jewellery to avoid damage.