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Roman Wedding Rings

By Alison Withey March 1, 2015 Jewelry History
Roman Wedding Rings

O little ring that art going to encircle my fair mistress’s finger, thou that no value hast save the giver’s love that goes with thee, be charming in her sight.…

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