{"product_id":"rare-ancient-roman-agate-eye-in-its-original-gold-mount-stick-pin","title":"Rare Ancient Roman Agate Eye in Its Original Gold Mount Stick Pin","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Large Ancient Roman Agate Eye with a Later Victorian Stick Pin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis extremely rare jewel features a large ancient Roman agate eye, preserved in its original gold mount and later fitted with a Victorian stick pin.\u003c\/b\u003e The top measures approximately \u003cb\u003e24 × 15 millimeters (0.94 × 0.59 inches)\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the eye a bold, immediately noticeable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe banded agate creates a striking resemblance to an eye: a dark central “pupil” is surrounded by a pale ring and warm brown and grayish tones. The smooth gold border follows the stone’s elongated, pointed outline, allowing its distinctive pattern and substantial size to command attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe ancient Roman centerpiece and original gold setting remain the focus of the jewel. Its later Victorian pin adds another chapter to its history, showing how an ancient object was adapted for a different era of personal adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe original gold mount is an important part of this piece’s collecting appeal.\u003c\/b\u003e It preserves the relationship between the ancient agate and its setting, while the Victorian pin illustrates the jewel’s later adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe eye motif evokes the wider Roman tradition of protective amulets associated with warding off the evil eye. Its Victorian adaptation can also be appreciated within the 19th-century fascination with ancient Greece and Rome. Together, these elements offer collectors a compelling connection between antiquity and the later appreciation of ancient jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWear it on a tailored jacket or a substantial lapel, where the large agate eye can stand out. Cream, charcoal or brown fabrics provide an elegant backdrop for its contrasting bands and warm gold surround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenterpiece:\u003c\/b\u003e Large ancient Roman banded agate eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSetting:\u003c\/b\u003e Original ancient Roman gold mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLater addition:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian stick-pin stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Eye-shaped outline with a distinctive concentric pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop measurements:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 24 × 15 mm (0.94 × 0.59 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewelry type:\u003c\/b\u003e Stick pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DSF Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533294493762,"sku":null,"price":19500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0142\/3405\/8816\/files\/Rare_Ancient_Roman_Agate_Eye_in_Its_Original_Gold_Mount_Stick_Pin.jpg?v=1791764781","url":"https:\/\/dsfantiquejewelry.com\/products\/rare-ancient-roman-agate-eye-in-its-original-gold-mount-stick-pin","provider":"DSF Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}