Sigillum Stones Magazine
Saint George and the Dragon: History, Symbol, a...
How can an entire battle fit into the space of a small stone? A knight, a rearing horse, a lance cutting across the composition, and a dragon curled beneath the...
Saint George and the Dragon: History, Symbol, a...
How can an entire battle fit into the space of a small stone? A knight, a rearing horse, a lance cutting across the composition, and a dragon curled beneath the...
Athena Between Homer and Glyptic Art: From Odys...
For nearly three millennia, Athena has remained a recurring presence in the Western imagination. In Homer’s poems, she is a warrior, counsellor, and protector; in ancient art, she becomes instantly...
Athena Between Homer and Glyptic Art: From Odys...
For nearly three millennia, Athena has remained a recurring presence in the Western imagination. In Homer’s poems, she is a warrior, counsellor, and protector; in ancient art, she becomes instantly...
Carnelian in Glyptic Art: The Red Stone of Anci...
Among all the stones used throughout the history of glyptic art, few are as closely associated with the art of intaglio as carnelian. Its color can range from luminous orange...
Carnelian in Glyptic Art: The Red Stone of Anci...
Among all the stones used throughout the history of glyptic art, few are as closely associated with the art of intaglio as carnelian. Its color can range from luminous orange...
The History of Glyptic Art: Why Humans Have Eng...
Glyptics is the art of engraving hardstones and gemstones. Its history spans millennia, civilizations, and diverse cultures, from the ancient Near East to Egypt, from Greece to Rome, from the...
The History of Glyptic Art: Why Humans Have Eng...
Glyptics is the art of engraving hardstones and gemstones. Its history spans millennia, civilizations, and diverse cultures, from the ancient Near East to Egypt, from Greece to Rome, from the...
How to Read a Heraldic Ring: The Hidden Languag...
A heraldic ring is not simply a jewel decorated with a coat of arms. It is a small image to be read. Every detail can play a role: an animal,...
How to Read a Heraldic Ring: The Hidden Languag...
A heraldic ring is not simply a jewel decorated with a coat of arms. It is a small image to be read. Every detail can play a role: an animal,...
Cameo or intaglio? The secret art of engraved gems
In the world of signet rings and engraved gems, two terms frequently recur: cameo and intaglio. Both belong to the tradition of glyptics, the art of carving hardstones, gemstones and...
Cameo or intaglio? The secret art of engraved gems
In the world of signet rings and engraved gems, two terms frequently recur: cameo and intaglio. Both belong to the tradition of glyptics, the art of carving hardstones, gemstones and...