Sub Rosa Intaglio Baltic Amber Ring

DescriptionSub rosa (Neo-Latin for ‘under the rose’) denotes secrecy or confidentiality. The rose has an ancient history as a symbol of secrecy. In Hellenistic and Roman mythology, Cupid gave a rose to Harpocrates (the Hellenistic god of silence). So that he would not reveal the secrets of Venus. Banquet rooms were decorated with rose carvings. A reminder that discussions should be kept in confidence. Inherited later in religious symbolism and carved on confessionals to signify that the conversations would remain secret. The phrase entered the German language (unter der Rose) and later English.Intaglio is the art of carving a design into precious gemstones, so that all the design remains below the surface. Opposite of ‘relief’ sculpture like Cameos, that can produce an imprint when pressed into heated sealing wax. An engraved gemstone was a valued possession and would only have belonged to someone of great wealth and importance. These baltic amber pieces have been expertly carved in the back to showcase clarity and are a true work of art combining the skills of a Master Carver with those of a Jewellery Smith.Baltic Amber Jewellery is associated with time, cycles, and longevity. As it was once a living substance, it’s related to spirit. Worn to avert misfortune, for protection, and to keep one safe from black magic. They cast out devils, guarded against evil eye, brought luck in love, and made the owner stronger and cleverer. Warm to the touch and alleged to contain the very essence of life itself. People believed Baltic Amber “pulled out” diseases from the body and “attracted” good luck. Much in the same way it attracts small objects if you rub it.You will receive the pictured beautiful Sub Rosa Baltic Amber Ring set in .925 Silver