• Roman Egyptian gold and garnet snake ring - garnet symbolism and legends

    Garnet – Natural, Cabochon, Red

    The bodies of two snakes form the shank of this Egyptian gold ring with a cabochon-cut red garnet in the center. Roman period (30 BCE-323 CE). Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and TimeLine Auctions Ltd.

    Article: Garnet Symbolism

    Credit: TimeLine Auctions Ltd

    GemstoneGarnet
    Natural or man madeNatural
    OriginEgypt
    Jewelry typeRing
    Gem StateCabochon
    ColorRed
    TransparencyTranslucent