Jewelry from Roman Britain

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Jewelry from Roman Britain, Chalkwell, circa 200 CE.

This assortment of personal ornaments showcases the broad spectrum of jewelry and adornments worn by the elite of Roman Britain. These objects show both the presence of an affluent class in a place often seen as a backwater and the presence of extensive trade networks bringing in luxury goods from across the Roman Empire.

The British Museum, London.

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Museum, T. B. (2026, July 30). Jewelry from Roman Britain. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21977/jewelry-from-roman-britain/

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Museum, The British. "Jewelry from Roman Britain." World History Encyclopedia, July 30, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21977/jewelry-from-roman-britain/.

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Museum, The British. "Jewelry from Roman Britain." World History Encyclopedia, 30 Jul 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21977/jewelry-from-roman-britain/.

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