{"product_id":"ring-with-a-double-headed-snake-from-pompeii-silver-18k-gold-plated","title":"Pompeii Double-Headed Serpent Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-headed snake ring\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e925 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, and finished with a fine plating of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e18K gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives brightness and refinement .\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe original jewel was found in Pompeii and dates back to the 1st century BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit; \"\u003eIt is perfect for those who want to wear a piece that recalls the ancient Roman tradition.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The snake is a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003eregeneration and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and wraps the finger in a sinuous and captivating embrace. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit; \"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe presence of \u003cstrong\u003etwo heads\u003c\/strong\u003e added further symbolic power, representing not only regeneration, but also duality, such as good and evil or life and death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe combination of gold and silver makes it suitable for both casual and formal looks, always giving a touch of uniqueness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18K Gold plated 925 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.2 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures\u003c\/strong\u003e: IT 18 - \u0026Oslash; 19,10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/SCALA_TAGLIE_DIAMETRO3_480x480.jpg?v=1592321740\" \/\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn Roman religion, the serpent-shaped \u003cstrong\u003eGenius\u003c\/strong\u003e was the guardian spirit benevolent of the fate of families but also of individuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn ancient Rome, the serpent was a highly symbolic figure, associated with \u003cstrong\u003eprotection\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehealing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn particular, snake-shaped jewelry was very popular in \u003cstrong\u003ePompeii\u003c\/strong\u003e, used both as an ornament and as a protective amulet. The serpent was closely linked to the figure of \u003cstrong\u003eAsclepius\u003c\/strong\u003e, the god of medicine, and wearing a ring with this shape meant invoking divine protection and healing. Snake-themed jewelry was not only fashion, but also talismans against the evil eye and other negative forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBibliography: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026quot; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSplendori Il lusso negli ornamenti a Ercolano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u0026quot;, a cura di Francesco Sirano. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u0026quot; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eLa bellezza femminile a Pompei. 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