Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
The gem is set in an 18K gold ring. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man" renaissance mask motif.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical Intaglio Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 24.0 x 15.0 mm Translucent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence and carved intaglio Depicting a Neoclassical w...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold & Silver Ring with Green Jasper Bird Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1880 ca. Top size: 12 mm Ring size: 21 Weight: 19 gr The Victorian ring dates to around 1880 and features an engraved green jasper in the centre, set in an 18k yellow gold...
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat
By Vasari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial signet ring of tourmaline, with a delicately carved and pristine intaglio of a 2 horned goat mounted to a gorgeous gold band. The goat has important significance first in...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Red Jasper Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An elegant antique ring with a simple oval setting crafted from smooth gold. At the center, an intaglio carved from red jasper depicts the profile of a ...
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22k Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Menorah, Italy, 2nd Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 17 x 15 mm Ring Size: 8 Weight: 11,89 gr The oval-shaped Jewish ring is composed of a carnelian intaglio attributable to Roman production of the 2nd...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, and Antique Intaglio Love ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, and Antique Intaglio Love ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K White Gold STONES: Diamonds CONDITION: New HALLM...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 17th century Top size: 18mm Ring size: 8 Weight: 19 This XVII century erotic garnet intaglio, made of 18 carat gold, represents a peculiar erotic scene which is supposed ...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
An exceptional ring set with an authentic Roman intaglio in red jasper, finely engraved with a rare and charming scene: Eros, depicted as a youthful winged figure, is shown placing a...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Signet Ring Hand and Flower Intaglio Amethyst solid 18K Ø6.5US/5.1gr
Located in SE
Nobility Intaglio Signet Ring for Men or Women. European , 19th - early 20th century. Swedish customs hallmarks 18K confirmation : 3 crowns. Intaglio of a Flower in a Hand, hand - e...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Emperor Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
The 7th century Roman intaglio is set into the Castellani® Artemis designed ring. The intaglio is set under the bezel, as jewellers did intaglio and cameo rings 2000 years ago. The g...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D Ring size: 8 Top size: 14 mm x 11 mm Weight: 6.8 gr This magical ring from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd century, is characterized by a simple contemp...
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Intaglio Signet Ring by Bastian Bros
Located in Miami, FL
A richly executed Italian signet ring by Bastian Bros, inspired by the enduring symbolism and artistry of ancient Roman jewelry. Crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold, the ring cente...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Natural Brownish Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring, circa 1980, featuring an oval natural brownish Roman carnelian intaglio measuring approximately 13 x 9 mm.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Julius Caesar Sapphire Intaglio and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding signet ring dating back to the Georgina period. This antique piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and focally features an octagonal faceted...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, MoP, and Antique Intaglio Love ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, Mother-of-Pearl, and Antique Intaglio Love ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold STONE...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Brown Glass Intaglio by 'Hecker'
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This excellent example of intaglio carving dates to Italy during the 1770s. The oval carved glass medallion which likely depicts Julius Caesar has been mounted in a later 18 karat ye...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. The top of this splendid ring is set with an intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH". The ring consists of 5 gold threads...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late XVIII century Top size: 12 mm Ring size: 21 Weight: 19gr. Silver and 18kt Yellow Gold Ring L’anello, realizzato in oro 18 carati e argento, presenta un’agata grigia da...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby French Blue Glass Love Intaglio Cocktail Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby French Blue Glass Intaglio Cocktail Love Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold STONES: Ruby CONDITION: Ne...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Signet intaglio Ring featuring natural Carnelian stone with naturalistic and symbolic intaglio of a middle aged Woman - Wife , Mother or Sister measuring 10 mm x 5 mm . The body of t...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Dunhill 2000's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heraldic Lion Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring
By Dunhill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a shield-shaped signet face centering a grooved intaglio carving of a lion Depicted as heraldic style and reared up on hind legs Accented by oxidized black background Stamp...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 18th century Top size: 22mm x 18mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8,58 gr The intaglio, made of agate, features an 18 kt yellow gold rotating setting and slightly fluted edges. It sh...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LION Roman Jasper Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18kt gold ring features an authentic Roman yellow jasper intaglio, dating back to the 1st–2nd century AD. The jasper is intricately engraved with the image of a lion standing be...
Jasper, 18k Gold
Castellani Ancient 3rd to 7th Century Carnelian Lion Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
This Ancient intaglio is from the 3rd to 7th Century from the Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE, also known as Sassanian, Sasanid or Sassanid). The wild animal in this carving is a lion an...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Onyx Intaglio Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, this captivating ring showcases a meticulously carved onyx intaglio featuring a Roman soldier, capturing the essence of ancient valor and st...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blackened Silver & Gold ring with Roman Green Jasper Rooster Intaglio 2nd A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Ring size: 7 Top size: 21 mm Weight: 7,68 gr The ring consists of a blackened silver and gold setting in which is set a splendid Roman intaglio, dated ...
Jasper, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 18 karat gold ring is set with a deep brown agate intaglio. The roman intaglio dates from the second / third century AC and depicts a hand holding a oar, a poppy and one other f...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Garnet Intaglio (1st cent. AD) depicting a Cupid /Eros 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt gold ring has been set with an authentic Roman intaglio, on garnet, which depicts a winged Cupid leaning on a torch. The central stone is surrounded by 18 diamonds for a t...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
A Roman Gnostic Intaglio In Agate 3rd Century AD Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A very interesting gnostic intaglio made on a dark grey mottled agate. The front shows two snakes whose tails seem to turn into rods(?) which are then held in the mouths of the oppos...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Neptune Intaglio 18kt Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this 20.64ct sapphire be hand carved as an intaglio of the mythical character Neptune /Poseidon. Neptune was to the Ancient Romans the god that contr...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Top size: 17 mm x 15 mm Size:8 1/4 Weight: 16.67 gr The Roman carving, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, is made of carnelian and is set in a modern...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Rock Crystal Roman Intaglio Ring of Jupiter 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 ½ Weight: 12,82 gr The ring features a gold setting in which is set a convex rock crystal intaglio dated to the Roman ...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
C1820 Fine Citrine Ring with Intaglio of Doves at Ravenna and Repousse of Roses
Located in Baltimore, MD
This citrine ring with its stunning intaglio of 2 doves drinking from a shallow basin, is copied from the famous mosaic of Ravenna, a city renowned for its breathtaking Byzantine mos...
Citrine, 18k Gold
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. The top of this splendid ring is set with an intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH". The ring consists of 5 gold threads...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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