<P> Roman children's jewelry served special purposes, especially in the form of amulets . These were worn draped around the neck, and had specialized purposes to protect the children from illness and misfortune . For example, a phallic fascinus was commonly placed on or near a young boy to ward off the evil forces . </P> <P> Collections of jewelry represented great wealth and power to the Roman owners . The use of this jewelry was not limited to simply wearing it, but also extended to spiritual purposes . Hoards of gold, silver, and bronze jewelry have been found at Greek and Roman temples, providing evidence that worshipers would have offered some of their jewelry to the god or goddess of the temple, much as they would have offered other objects . </P>

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