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Representations carved into stone have a long history.
From Roman busts toVictorian cameos, stone likenesses capture those who were loved and lost.
Cameos in particular are a wearable reminder of loved ones or tributes to mythical figures and great leaders.
Crafted since ancient days, they can be made out of a variety of materials.
The ring belonged to Aebutia Quarta, a Roman noblemwoman.
Her tomb is known as theHypogeum of the Garland.
Both sets of remains were covered by floral garlands, hence the name of their tomb.
The son clearly died shortly before the mother at the young age of 18.
His body is remarkably well preserved, and indicates death from either an injury or poisoning.
On the mother’s finger was found a gold and quartz ring befitting of her high social statement.
Currently, the ring is held in theMuseo Archeologica Nazionale di Palestrinain Italy.
It features a gold band set with a cabochon of rock crystal.
Behind that seems to glow a holographic face, that of Aebutia’s son, buried nearby.
Today, the ring is a symbol of craftsmanship, grief, and love.
