The Best Jewelry and Accessories Inspired by Ancient Rome

Painting of an ancient Roman woman attended by three servants; cover photograph for jewelry inspired by ancient Rome.
Simeon Solomon (British painter, 1840–1905), Toilette of a Roman Lady, 1869, oil on canvas, Delaware Art Museum, F.V. du Pont Acquisition Fund, 1989; no. 1989-116

Discover the riches of antiquity with jewelry and accessories inspired by ancient Rome. Based on real treasures in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, these modern pieces capture the grandeur and luxury of the vast Roman Empire. As a multicultural society spanning Western Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, ancient Rome produced jewelry that reflected a unique blend of cultures, artistic traditions, and craftsmanship.

Jewelry Fit for an Empress

Tap into your inner empress with jewels inspired by ancient Rome. Drawing on designs from the many cultures of the Roman Empire, these pieces will make you feel regal and powerful. Shop earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings that pay homage to ancient glass, symbols, and mythology.

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Roman Malachite Statement Necklace

Etruscan Jewelry

Before the Romans, the Etruscan civilization flourished in Italy. In the region now known as Tuscany, the Etruscans thrived between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE. While they remain a largely mysterious bunch to historians, we do know that they were wealthy and luxurious. In fact, they had some of the finest jewelry in the ancient world. The following modern pieces draw inspiration from their ancient amphora-shaped pendants and include the beautiful blue stone, lapis.

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Bring the glory of ancient Rome to your home. This beautiful bust is a replica of a 1st-century CE Roman bronze cast head.

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