Roman Intaglio "Fortuna" Signet Ring
An ancient Roman intaglio depicting the goddess of fate and fortune, and the personification of luck, Fortuna. Carved from a single piece of two-tone jasper, she wears a mural crown and holds the cornucopia in one hand and a gubernaculum, a ship's rudder, in the other; symbols of abundance and guidance. Unlike her divine counterpart Felicitas, who always brought good luck, Fortuna was unpredictable and her effects could be negative, as the existence of an altar to Mala Fortuna ("Bad Luck") acknowledges; Fortuna was very much in control of - literally steering - the changeable fortunes of life.
The ancient intaglio is set in a 19th century gold signet ring with simple triple-grooved shoulders. The ring date from the 1880s, crafted in solid 15 carat yellow gold.
Era: Victorian, circa 1880
Ring size: X 1/2 or 11.75 US. Resizeable for £55
Head: 13.3mm by 11.2mm
Stone: Jasper
Marks: None, tested as 15ct gold
Condition: Great antique condition, light wear consistent with age
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[Last updated: 28th February 2026]
Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£55 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
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Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
Layaway
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Condition
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