Ancient Roman Good-luck rings, currently on display at the British Museum.
ETC is drawing on the irreverent magic of ancient Rome to bring a little protection into the modern age.
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In Ancient Rome, phallic imagery was far more than decoration, it was a powerful symbol believed to ward off the evil eye. These forms appeared everywhere: painted onto pottery, set into mosaics, carved in stone, and worn as jewellery. Bold, playful, and impossible to ignore, they were thought to deflect harm and invite good fortune.
While the logic may feel unfamiliar today, the spirit behind it remains compelling. These pieces celebrate that same sense of vitality, protection, and humour reimagined as striking jewellery for the present day.
Excellent examples can be seen in museums around the world:
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1772-0314-32
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O122234/ring-unknown/
https://collections.museumoflondon.org.uk/online/object/6410.html