Oracle

A Roman gold jewel, circa 100 - 200 AD, on a handmade 18-carat gold and ruby rondelle necklace.

Oracle is a one-of-a-kind necklace centred on a finely worked Roman gold disc, dated to the 2nd century AD.  Once worn as an earring, it features a delicate spiral of ropework filigree.

In Roman society, jewellery held unique significance for married women: unlike the rest of their property, it remained their own and could be used to buy, sell or trade. This ancient piece was worn as an object of beauty but also served as  a symbol of personal agency and independence.