Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Ring with a Roman carnelian amulet bead. The authentic ancient bead is set on a modern gold-plated ring and is free to rotate (swivel-type). Outside diameter: ± 23,1 mm Inside diameter: ± 17 - 20,2 mm Amulet bead: ± 10,6 x 5,4 mm Condition: good condition and wearable. The ancient beads are restrung and combined with modern gold-plated spacer beads and fittings. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Ancient/Roman beads: All authentic ancient beads are slightly different in shape or colour shade and show different signs of wear or iridescence. This adds to the charm of each piece and makes every composition unique. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-document). Carnelian stone was treasured throughout the Greco-Roman antiquity. Like the Egyptians they believed carnelian had magical powers; it was believed it could ward off evil, help the blood circulation and make the skin look healthy and youthful. Carnelian was often worn by Roman soldiers to boost their courage, vitality, confidence and physical powers. For women it was especially worn to improve fertility, cure frigidity and to help strengthen the body before and after childbirth.