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18th Century Gold Signet Ring

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

A masterpiece of early European craftsmanship, this spectacular 18th-century mixed-metal signet ring represents the rarest category of men’s jewelry: a fully engraved learned man’s s...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Blackened Silver & Gold Carnelian Ring depicting Julius Caesar 18th century
Blackened Silver & Gold Carnelian Ring depicting Julius Caesar 18th century

Blackened Silver & Gold Carnelian Ring depicting Julius Caesar 18th century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 18th century Ring size: 7 ¼ Top size: 16 mm Weight: 9,16 gr The ring features a modern mount made of blackened silver and gold, embellished with an 18th-century neoclassica...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 18th Century
Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 18th Century

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...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Agate Cameo Ring Depicting Eurydice 18th Century
Gold Agate Cameo Ring Depicting Eurydice 18th Century

Gold Agate Cameo Ring Depicting Eurydice 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Dimensions (cameo): 22 mm Ring size: 7  Weight: 18 gr This cameo of the late eighteenth century is made of agate and inserted in an esse...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family, English, circa 17th century
Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family, English, circa 17th century

Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family, English, circa 17th century

Located in London, GB

Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family. A yellow gold signet ring, the central octagonal plaque featuring an engraved crest and coat of arms showcasing a wolf's head atop a c...

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Antique 17th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Large Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, UK
Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Large Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, UK

Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Large Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, UK

Located in Firenze, IT

In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest. Top size 31mm x 25mm Size 9 Weight:32.71gr

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Late 18th Century 18K Gold Agate Cameo Cicerone Ring, Italy, Unisex
Late 18th Century 18K Gold Agate Cameo Cicerone Ring, Italy, Unisex

Late 18th Century 18K Gold Agate Cameo Cicerone Ring, Italy, Unisex

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: late 18th century Dimensions: 26 x 21 mm Ring Size: 8 ¼  Weight: 12,3 gr The ring, from the late 18th century, is composed of an 18-karat yellow gold setting in which an aga...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Georgian 15ct Gold Sard Intaglio Ring of Athene, Late 18th Century
Georgian 15ct Gold Sard Intaglio Ring of Athene, Late 18th Century

Georgian 15ct Gold Sard Intaglio Ring of Athene, Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Sard intaglio of Athene holding Nike. The “large” intaglio is set in 15 ct gold ca 1820. Measurement of bezel:19 x 17 mm Size 7

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Late 18th Century Micromosaic Gold Ring Vase with Flower
Late 18th Century Micromosaic Gold Ring Vase with Flower

Late 18th Century Micromosaic Gold Ring Vase with Flower

Located in Firenze, IT

An Italian 14kt carat gold ring mounted with an oval micromosaic representing a vase with flowers. Rome, late XVIII cent. circa 1790's Top size 32mm x 17mm Ring size 7 Weight: 8,21gr.

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Antique 1820s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin
Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin

Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian 12ct gold ring set with an 18th-century intaglio carved in rich amber-toned agate. The oval intaglio depicts a classical male profile typical of Georgianera seal engravin...

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g

Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g

Located in SE

Gold and Jasper Signet Ring with concave shaped heraldic impalement Intaglio of two noble Families Coats of Arms forever embedded into the dark Red of the stone with great skill.

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Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain

Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This substantial ring was created in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century out of solid 18K yellow gold. The ring is set with a three quarter portrait of a gentleman wearing an elegant...

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Antique 1760s French Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring

Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé signet ring featuring 2.96 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity.

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2010s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Black & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
Alex Jona Black & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring

Alex Jona Black & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé signet ring set with 3.30 carats of black diamonds and 0.25 carats of white diamonds G color, VVS...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring
Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring

Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval panel carved with a the arms of the BATEMAN family of Middleton Hall and Lomberdale Hall, Youlgreave Derbyshire, to a curved gold surmount ring. Size : 7 The arms of the B...

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Satyr and Goat Tassie Oval Signet Ring
Art Deco Egyptian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Satyr and Goat Tassie Oval Signet Ring

Art Deco Egyptian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Satyr and Goat Tassie Oval Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Estate Art Deco period Egyptian Revival 14K yellow gold dancing satyr and goat Tassie signet ring Early 20th Century Provenance: Private East Coast Collection Size: 6.25 US Condition...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold blue sapphire & white diamond pavé signet ring featuring 3.81 carats of Blue Sapphires and 0.246 carats of...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia
Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia

Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This ring was created around 1800-1810. It is made out of 15 karat yellow gold. The ring is finely engraved with scrollwork, leaves and flowers. The large oval purple glass cast of ...

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Antique 1790s English George III Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr
Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr

Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr

Located in SE

Signet Intaglio Ring featuring banded / two-layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the heraldic depiction of a Coat of Arms of Russian / Swedish / Finnish noble family von Amin...

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Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

A gold ring set with a 18th century carnelian intaglio. Bust of Emperor Galba.
A gold ring set with a 18th century carnelian intaglio. Bust of Emperor Galba.

A gold ring set with a 18th century carnelian intaglio. Bust of Emperor Galba.

Located in London, GB

Intaglio 12x16 mm US size 7.25 - UK size O½ - FR 55 Total weight 5,83 gr Intaglio : 18th century Mounting: 20th century An exquisite carnelian intaglio of the 18th century depicting...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

A 18k signet ring set with a Grand Tour carnelian intaglio. Pan fighting a goat.
A 18k signet ring set with a Grand Tour carnelian intaglio. Pan fighting a goat.

A 18k signet ring set with a Grand Tour carnelian intaglio. Pan fighting a goat.

Located in London, GB

Why is it worth the price? The ring combines an exceptional 18th-century Grand Tour carnelian intaglio with a substantial 18K gold mounting.

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Antique 18th Century Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

14KT Gold & Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family, 18th c
14KT Gold & Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family, 18th c

14KT Gold & Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family, 18th c

Located in valatie, NY

14KT Yellow Gold and Georgian Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family. All the attributes of the carving: "Give and Forgive," the three fleur-de-lis on the shiel...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat
C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat

C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat

By Vasari

Located in Baltimore, MD

The ring reads like an early 18th century ring but is in fact a modern ring with stamped Vasari.

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device.
Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device.

Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device.

Located in London, GB

Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device England, dated 1725. Measurements Ring size: O UK / 7.25 US / 55 EU. Bezel (including setting): 0.83 × ...

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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring
Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red cast glass intaglio is embossed with an image of Hercules and Omphale, standing in ...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings

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18k Gold

Antique Engraved 1888 Sardonyx Intaglio Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Antique Engraved 1888 Sardonyx Intaglio Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Antique Engraved 1888 Sardonyx Intaglio Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Antique Sardonyx intaglio ring with engraving on the underside of the head that reads "Engine co 20 to Lieut J.P. Dean Nov 2 '88" A very special ring that is in wonderful condition f...

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Antique Late 18th Century Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Neoclassical 18k Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring of Seneca
Antique Neoclassical 18k Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring of Seneca

Antique Neoclassical 18k Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring of Seneca

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: late 18th century Ring size: 11 Dimensions: 27 x 22 mm Weight: 26,4 gr The ring consists of a hard stone cameo, dated to the late 18th century, which is set in a coeval yell...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring with Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Eros before an Altar.
Gold Ring with Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Eros before an Altar.

Gold Ring with Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Eros before an Altar.

Located in London, GB

Gold Ring Set with a Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Eros before an Altar Roman intaglio, 1st–2nd century AD Georgian gold setting, English, late 18th century Measurements • Be...

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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

Art Deco diamond and onyx ring 14KT yellow gold
Art Deco diamond and onyx ring 14KT yellow gold

Art Deco diamond and onyx ring 14KT yellow gold

Located in Jupiter, FL

CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMONDS (single cut) CARAT: 0.03CT CLARITY: VS COLOR: G CUT: ROUND GRAM WEIGHT: 6.88gr GOLD: 14KT yelllow gold size: 6 Custom onyx pieces WHAT YOU GET AT S...

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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Silver and Steel Italian Crest Men's Ring
18kt Gold Silver and Steel Italian Crest Men's Ring

18kt Gold Silver and Steel Italian Crest Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Antique steel italian family crest mounted in 18kt gold and silver ring. Size : 9 Weight: 27,22gr.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Steel, Gold

Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring

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...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9
Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Located in Northampton, MA

An exceptionally beautiful Georgian-era ring (circa 1780–1820), crafted in rich 18k gold and set with its original hand-faceted paste “citrine” of remarkable brilliance. This is a mu...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork

Located in NEWARK, GB

This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted piece. It features a beautiful large oval face housing a lock of plaited dark blo...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Neo-Classical Hardstone Cameo Gold Ring, c. 1800
Neo-Classical Hardstone Cameo Gold Ring, c. 1800

Neo-Classical Hardstone Cameo Gold Ring, c. 1800

Located in Northampton, MA

This strikingly unique statement ring is a refined Neo-Classical hardstone cameo ring, dating to the late 18th to early 19th century, and depicting an idealized Greco-Roman philosoph...

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Antique Early 19th Century Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Bands
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Bands

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Bands

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This ring features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter with motifs dating back to the 18th century. This piece was originally carved in China for export to Britain. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Other, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cross Diamond Pearl Ring, Circa 1790
Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cross Diamond Pearl Ring, Circa 1790

Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cross Diamond Pearl Ring, Circa 1790

Located in Napoli, IT

Past Treasure This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Marvellous large Marquee shaped with a very flat profile when worn It displays the skilful ...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.
XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.

XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Mourning Jewellery has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, nowadays these pieces are exceptionally rare, unrivalled in value & highly collectable T...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Ring Depicting King Henri IV of France. French, 19th century.
Carnelian Intaglio Ring Depicting King Henri IV of France. French, 19th century.

Carnelian Intaglio Ring Depicting King Henri IV of France. French, 19th century.

Located in London, GB

Carnelian Intaglio Ring Depicting King Henri IV of France French, 19th century (gem); mount 19th century with later shank Measurements Bezel: 2.2 × 1.9 cm Ring size: P (UK) / 7.75 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Signet Rings

Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1790s
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1790s

Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1790s

Located in Firenze, IT

The ring consists of a hard stone cameo dated to the 18th – 19th century, which is set in a yellow gold setting. The cameo features a profile portrait of a man, whose distinctive fac...

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Antique 1790s Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masquerade Ring Concealing a Lover’s Inscription. Western Europe, circa 1760.
Masquerade Ring Concealing a Lover’s Inscription. Western Europe, circa 1760.

Masquerade Ring Concealing a Lover’s Inscription. Western Europe, circa 1760.

Located in London, GB

A Gem Set Masquerade Ring Concealing a Lover’s Inscription. Western Europe, possibly Italy, circa 1760. Measurements Bezel: 0.9 × 0.8 cm. Ring size: N UK / 6.75 US / 54 EU. Weight:...

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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring
Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring

Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

We really love hard stone cameo rings and this is perhaps the nicest we have had to date. The ring mount is crafted from 18 karat yellow and rose gold and has been rub over set with ...

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20th Century European Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Micromosaics Birds And Black Beetle Hexagonal Ring
Micromosaics Birds And Black Beetle Hexagonal Ring

Micromosaics Birds And Black Beetle Hexagonal Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Rare 18ct gold hexagonal-shaped ring with three micromosaics set on red glass depicting two birds and a one depicting black beetle, all surrounded by black enamel. Italian manufactur...

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Post Medieval 22K Posy Ring shaped in a Love Knot, I will be Faithful To the End
Post Medieval 22K Posy Ring shaped in a Love Knot, I will be Faithful To the End

Post Medieval 22K Posy Ring shaped in a Love Knot, I will be Faithful To the End

Located in Baltimore, MD

Rare, historic sixteenth century posy (or posey) ring. Posey rings were popular in France and England during the late middle ages until the 18th century and were given as gifts betw...

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Antique Early 1600s English Tudor Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Oval Intaglio Carved In Amber Mounted in 18Kt Ring
Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Oval Intaglio Carved In Amber Mounted in 18Kt Ring

Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Oval Intaglio Carved In Amber Mounted in 18Kt Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Important carved intaglio ring by Giovanni or Luigi Pichler (1773-1854). Fabulous and extremely rare intaglio seal piece, created in Europe by the Pichler's Atelier in the late 18th...

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Carved Posy Ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum', circa 18th Century
Georgian Carved Posy Ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum', circa 18th Century

Georgian Carved Posy Ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum', circa 18th Century

Located in London, GB

TE IPSVM ~ *' in seriffed capitals, translated as 'know thyself', approximately 2.6mm in width. Tested yellow gold, approximately 1.5g in weight, circa 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Alex Jona Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Alex Jona Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Alex Jona Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring set with a flat cut natural turquoise. Size US 6, can be sized to any specification. Dimensions: Hight m...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring set with a squared flat cut Lapis Lazuli. Size US 6 , can be sized to any specification. Dimensions : H0...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Mediterranean Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Alex Jona Mediterranean Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Alex Jona Mediterranean Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat yellow gold ring set with a squared flat cut Mediterranean Coral. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long and Happy Life Heart Signet Ring
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long and Happy Life Heart Signet Ring

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long and Happy Life Heart Signet Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold heart signet ring with long and happy life chinese engraving.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct

Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct

Located in Jaipur, IN

14K solid yellow gold signet ring. Rectangular flat face — fine vertical engine-turned reeding, wall-to-wall.

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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed

By Sotheby's

Located in valatie, NY

"An impressive and highly important diamond ornament from the collection of the Russian Imperial Family, Russia, second half of the 18th century. This diamond necklace with bowknot c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Books

Materials

Paper

An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring
An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring

An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century carnelian intaglio mounted as a ring, the intaglio carved after the 1772 medal of Garrick by Lewis Pingo, 1743-1830, a cast of which is in the British Museum, Lo...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Ancient Roman Gold Mens Signet Ring Conical Intaglio Ring Gem Carving
Ancient Roman Gold Mens Signet Ring Conical Intaglio Ring Gem Carving

Ancient Roman Gold Mens Signet Ring Conical Intaglio Ring Gem Carving

Located in London, GB

It remains in good overall condition and the intaglio is very secure in the mount. The gold mount dates to the late 18th to early 19th century, and the shape is inspired by ancient R...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel

18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel

Located in London, GB

This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel miniature of a shepherd boy holding a crook. This pastoral scene probably depicts David...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

The Bloodstone matrix engraved in Gothic script with the name MAWLEY. Mawley Hall is one of the finest privately owned stately homes in England, built by Sir Edward Blount in c 1760...

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Antique 1760s British Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring
Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring

Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

A superb and rare ancient Indus Valley etched carnelian bead ring. The conical shaped carnelian gemstone in the centre dates from the middle of the third millennium BC. Deep orange i...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Edwardian 18K Gold Royal Interest Cypher Monogram Enamelled Presentation Ring
Edwardian 18K Gold Royal Interest Cypher Monogram Enamelled Presentation Ring

Edwardian 18K Gold Royal Interest Cypher Monogram Enamelled Presentation Ring

Located in London, GB

A beautifully enamelled Royal monogram ‘cypher’ presentation ring of Prince Arthur William, Duke of Connaught and Strathern. It was made around 1905 and crafted in 18K gold. It would...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

French circa 1780 Georgian Period Red Enamel Diamond Giardinetti Ring
French circa 1780 Georgian Period Red Enamel Diamond Giardinetti Ring

French circa 1780 Georgian Period Red Enamel Diamond Giardinetti Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Past Remembrance Giardinetti stands for Italian little garden These floral-theme rings reflect the mid 18th century taste for delicate, elegantly composed Rococo style This outstand...

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Antique 1780s French Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s
18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s

18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s

Located in Antwerp, BE

We could have never imagined how much history and exact data is concealed in this late 18th Century bracelet with chromium chalcedony intaglios dating back from between 100 BC until ...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets

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Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

18th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Ring
18th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Ring

18th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Signet ring dating from the 18th century, the top still has vegetable carvings and extends on both sides by 2 gorges.

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Antique 18th Century French Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Signet Ring
Antique Cameo Signet Ring

Antique Cameo Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a distinguished antique signet ring crafted from 15ct yellow gold. At the centre of the face we find a sizeable oval shaped black onyx which acts as the backdrop to an i...

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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Steel And Gold Signet Men's Ring
Antique Silver Steel And Gold Signet Men's Ring

Antique Silver Steel And Gold Signet Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Silver steel and gold octagonal shape with family crest ring. This crest is called “quartered” designed with the marriage of two noble families of the 18th century. Size: 8 3/4 Wei...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Gold

Leda and the Swan Intaglio Ring, 18th Century
Leda and the Swan Intaglio Ring, 18th Century

Leda and the Swan Intaglio Ring, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful and rare 18th-century ring features a chalcedony intaglio bezel-set in an 18K rose gold and silver setting. The ring expertly displays one of antiquity's most beloved ...

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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring
18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring

18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This unusual mourning ring is not only unique, but in really lovely condition for its age. The elongated octagonal fronted ring has a frame of 9 karat yellow gold which encloses a fi...

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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

18th Century Heliotrope Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
18th Century Heliotrope Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

18th Century Heliotrope Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Based on ancient Roman "magical gems" depicting Abraxas who was supposed to bring good luck and success in all ventures Mounted in 18kt Gold Weight 8,6gr Size 7

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century
Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century

Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 8  Dimensions (cameo): 26 mm Weight: 18 gr This late 18th century cameo is made of hard stone and characterized by an essentia...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tassie Glass Intaglio Ring English 18th Century

Tassie Glass Intaglio Ring English 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Intaglio depicting a dancing Faun. Mounted in 18k gold. the intaglio measuring 24 x 20 millimetres Size 7 Magnificent large glass intaglio with deep engraving of dancing Faun...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century With Griffin
Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century With Griffin

Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century With Griffin

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval-shaped emerald carved to depict a figure of a griffin , in a closed-back setting, 18th century composite, ring size 8 1/4 Weight : 19,7gr. Size of bezel : 15mm x 21mm Follo...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Late 18th Century Octagonal Carnelian Saturn Intaglio Ring
Late 18th Century Octagonal Carnelian Saturn Intaglio Ring

Late 18th Century Octagonal Carnelian Saturn Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Depicting a seated Saturn, fanning flames with bellows and a star above, an instrument below (possibly a sickle sword) and four initials to the left, gold mount with trifurcated sho...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Intaglio Set In An 18th Century Ring
Ancient Roman Intaglio Set In An 18th Century Ring

Ancient Roman Intaglio Set In An 18th Century Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Unsual 18th century ring set with an octagonal cut jasper, to the centre a ancient Roman republican period intaglio depicting Leda and Swan in three coloured banded agate. Ancient Ro...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century Roman Emperor Caligola
Sapphire Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century Roman Emperor Caligola

Sapphire Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century Roman Emperor Caligola

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval-shaped sapphire carved to depict the profile of a Roman Emperor Caligola, in a closed-back setting, between foliate shoulders, 19th century composite, ring size 9 1/2 Weight...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th-19th Century Agate Cameo of a Gryllus Ring
18th-19th Century Agate Cameo of a Gryllus Ring

18th-19th Century Agate Cameo of a Gryllus Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Oval, depicting four conjoined heads: a male youth, a ram, a satyr and a bearded man, within a gold mount, ring size 7 length 23mm, width 14mm A gryllus is a group of conjoined head...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

A late 18th/early 19th century Gryllus Agate Cameo Ring
A late 18th/early 19th century Gryllus Agate Cameo Ring

A late 18th/early 19th century Gryllus Agate Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Carved as a gryllus with a conjoined Heads of a Youth, a Bearded Man, a Satyr, and a Ram. With...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring
A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring

A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A late 18th / early 19th century two-colour Jasper cameo ring depicting a Roman wearing a cloak, mouth slightly open, in gold, cameo 2.1cm high Ring size 9 1/4 Weight: 15,20gr.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Carved Sapphire Intaglio Ring
Late 18th Century Carved Sapphire Intaglio Ring

Late 18th Century Carved Sapphire Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A Neoclassical carved sapphire intaglio, depicting Eros and Dolphin mounted in yellow gold. The top size is 21mm x 14mm; the finger size is 9 3/4 and the weight is 21 gr.

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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Royal Seal Ring, 18th Century, circa 1780
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Royal Seal Ring, 18th Century, circa 1780

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Royal Seal Ring, 18th Century, circa 1780

Located in Braintree, GB

An antique 18k gold men's ring with a crowned heart seal, ring appears to have possibly been in possession of a king or royal family member. Made in France Circa 1780. No hallmarks,...

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Antique 1780s French Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18Kt Gold Rare Double-Face Carnelian Intaglio Ring-late 18th Cen

18Kt Gold Rare Double-Face Carnelian Intaglio Ring-late 18th Cen

Located in Firenze, IT

Featuring a revolving bezel with two intaglios: a classical lady profile engraved on one side and an eagle heads on the other one.

England, 1780 ca.

Len...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Malachite Cameo with a Bacchante Ring Italian, 18th Century
Malachite Cameo with a Bacchante Ring Italian, 18th Century

Malachite Cameo with a Bacchante Ring Italian, 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

A malachite cameo with the head of a bacchante. Italian, 18th century. Ring size 7 US. The top size is 25mm x 20mm Set in a modern high carat gold ring. Weight: 12,51gr.

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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

INTAGLIO 1920 Art-Deco Signet Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Agate
INTAGLIO 1920 Art-Deco Signet Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Agate

INTAGLIO 1920 Art-Deco Signet Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Agate

Located in Miami, FL

An antique intaglio signet ring. This is a fabulous antique intaglio signet-ring created in America during the art-deco period, between the 1915 and 1920.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings

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Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold & 18th Cent. Tassie Stone Ring
18kt Yellow Gold & 18th Cent. Tassie Stone Ring

18kt Yellow Gold & 18th Cent. Tassie Stone Ring

Located in New York, NY

18th Century Tassie Glass Stone custom set in a moderne Mounting. The head is of a Dioscuri facing right in profile and is an Intaglio. The mounting was custom designed and executed ...

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Vintage 1970s American Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

An 18th-19th Century Agate Cameo Of A Gryllus Ring
An 18th-19th Century Agate Cameo Of A Gryllus Ring

An 18th-19th Century Agate Cameo Of A Gryllus Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Oval, depicting four conjoined heads: a male youth, a ram, a satyr and a bearded man, within a gold mount, ring size 8 Lenght 28mm, width 25mm A gryllus is a group of conjoined head...

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century White on Blue Grey Shell Cameo of Cupid and the dog Ring
Late 18th Century White on Blue Grey Shell Cameo of Cupid and the dog Ring

Late 18th Century White on Blue Grey Shell Cameo of Cupid and the dog Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval white on blue grey shell carved to depict the classic scene of a winged Cupid playing with a dog. Later 18Kt yellow gold mounting Size of the top: 30.8 mm high Weight: 1...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Roman Carnelian Gold Intaglio Ring 2nd Century A.D
A Roman Carnelian Gold Intaglio Ring 2nd Century A.D

A Roman Carnelian Gold Intaglio Ring 2nd Century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval stone engraved with a stylized ant. Mounted as a ring in a gold setting. Size 7 Weight: 2.6 gr

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

A Roman Agate Gold Intaglio Ring 2nd Century A.D
A Roman Agate Gold Intaglio Ring 2nd Century A.D

A Roman Agate Gold Intaglio Ring 2nd Century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

The convex oval stone engraved with Heracles and the pelt of Lion. Mounted as a ring in a gold setting. Size 7

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring with a Persian Inscribed Carnelian Intaglio dated 1179 AH / 1765 AD.
Gold Ring with a Persian Inscribed Carnelian Intaglio dated 1179 AH / 1765 AD.

Gold Ring with a Persian Inscribed Carnelian Intaglio dated 1179 AH / 1765 AD.

Located in London, GB

The inscription is written in Persian, using the nasta‘liq script, the principal literary and artistic hand in Iran during the 17th and 18th centuries. Carnelian—believed to hold pro...

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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring

Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval amethyst intaglio, depicting Apollo standing full length beside a column, with bow and arrow drawn, mounted in silver and gold, ring size 7 length 1.9cm, width 1.6cm Weight:...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Agate Cameo Diamond Gold Ring of Venus Anadyomene
Agate Cameo Diamond Gold Ring of Venus Anadyomene

Agate Cameo Diamond Gold Ring of Venus Anadyomene

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold ring set with an agate cameo representing the birth of Venus or Venus Anadyomene, depicting Venus the goddess of love rising from the sea wringing her hair (after the painting...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Gold and Hair Ring
Antique Georgian Gold and Hair Ring

Antique Georgian Gold and Hair Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Marquis shaped memorialized ring of plaited hair set in 15K yellow gold with the initials LC in gold. The underside of the ring is engraved B.L.C. ob Nov 10 1789 aet 37;. The ring i...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Silver Ring With A Gold Coloured Jewish Menorah
Silver Ring With A Gold Coloured Jewish Menorah

Silver Ring With A Gold Coloured Jewish Menorah

Located in Firenze, IT

Silver ring with a gold coloured jewish menorah. Period: 18th century Dimensions: 1,7 mm, 9,2 gr. Condition: good Size 7 3/4

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique 18 Karat Gold French Seal Ring, circa 1780
Antique 18 Karat Gold French Seal Ring, circa 1780

Antique 18 Karat Gold French Seal Ring, circa 1780

Located in Braintree, GB

An antique 18k gold men's ring with a coat of arms seal, ring appears to have possibly been in possession of a king or royal family member. Made in France Circa 1780. Dimensions - ...

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Antique 18th Century French Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 22 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Cameo Ring Depicting Apollo
Antique 22 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Cameo Ring Depicting Apollo

Antique 22 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Cameo Ring Depicting Apollo

Located in New York, NY

Antique 22k Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Cameo Ring Depicting Apollo, 18th Century Carving set in a later 22 karat yellow gold mounting. Size 6.5

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Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

A Gold Swivel Ring Set with a Coin Dekadrachm or 50 Litras of Syracuse
A Gold Swivel Ring Set with a Coin Dekadrachm or 50 Litras of Syracuse

A Gold Swivel Ring Set with a Coin Dekadrachm or 50 Litras of Syracuse

Located in Firenze, IT

317-289BC circa Sicily, Syracuse AV Dekadrachm. Agathokles, circa 317-310 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left / Charioteer driving galloping biga to right, holding reins in his left...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Egyptian Faience Scarab.
Antique Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Egyptian Faience Scarab.

Antique Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Egyptian Faience Scarab.

Located in London, GB

Antique Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Egyptian Faience Scarab. Egyptian scarab, Late Period, circa 664–332 BC. Ring mount, 19th century. Material High carat gold mount; turquoi...

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Antique 19th Century Signet Rings

Georgian Agate Cameo Ring of Socrates

Georgian Agate Cameo Ring of Socrates

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval agate depicting the Greek philosopher's profile facing right. Later gold setting Finger size: 7 25 mm high Weight: 12.5 gr

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Agate Cameo Ring of Cicero
Antique Agate Cameo Ring of Cicero

Antique Agate Cameo Ring of Cicero

Located in Firenze, IT

Oval, depicting the bust of Cicero, turning slightly to the left, wearing a draped toga, in a gold mount, gold infill to cameo at base, ring size K-L, length 26mm, width 21mm The ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio of Methe, Goddess of Drunkenness Ring
Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio of Methe, Goddess of Drunkenness Ring

Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio of Methe, Goddess of Drunkenness Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Late 18th/early 19th century oval cornelian intaglio depicting Methe goddess of drunkennes in gold mount Size of the top: 28 mm x 23mm Finge...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Cameo Ring of Venus Anadyomene
Agate Cameo Ring of Venus Anadyomene

Agate Cameo Ring of Venus Anadyomene

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold ring set with an agate cameo representing the birth of Venus or Venus Anadyomene depicting Venus the goddess of love rising from the sea wringing her hair (after the painting ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Intaglio Engraved With An Griffin, Mounted On A Ring
Intaglio Engraved With An Griffin, Mounted On A Ring

Intaglio Engraved With An Griffin, Mounted On A Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Probably Italian, 18th century emerald, set in a 19th-century gold ring bezel: 15mm., 10/16...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Bague du début du 19ème siècle en or 9 carats ornée d'une intaille sur verre
Bague du début du 19ème siècle en or 9 carats ornée d'une intaille sur verre

Bague du début du 19ème siècle en or 9 carats ornée d'une intaille sur verre

Located in PARIS, FR

Bague ancienne en or jaune 9 carats (350 millièmes) du début du 19ème siècle sertie d'une plaque de verre portant l'inscription en intaille "Une lettre adoucit les peines de l'absenc...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Neoclassical Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of Galba
Neoclassical Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of Galba

Neoclassical Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of Galba

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 18th Century Weight: 11gr. Top size 15mm Size: 7 L’intaglio in corniola di epoca Neoclassica raffigura il profilo dell’imperatore romano Galba, con una capigliatura in stile ...

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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Georgian Portrait Cameo Ring in Sardonyx of an African-British Male
18k Georgian Portrait Cameo Ring in Sardonyx of an African-British Male

18k Georgian Portrait Cameo Ring in Sardonyx of an African-British Male

Located in Baltimore, MD

It is believed our ring is a portrait of Ignatius Sancho, an 18th century actor, writer, composer, and British abolitionist who died in 1790.

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Hercules And The Neamean Lion
Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Hercules And The Neamean Lion

Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Hercules And The Neamean Lion

Located in Firenze, IT

NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING HERCULES AND THE NEMEAN LION Period: late 18th – early 19th century Ring size: 7 Top size: 19 mm x 25 mm / diam. 22 mm Weight: 19.36 gr. T...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Painted Lady Antique Portrait Signet Ring
Georgian Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Painted Lady Antique Portrait Signet Ring

Georgian Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Painted Lady Antique Portrait Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed with an oval shaped face centering a painted Elizabethan style portrait measuring 16.0 x 19.0 mm Depicting a lady wearing a pearl attifet headdress, pearl earrings, and a hi...

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Antique 1760s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jasper Gold Box with Burma Rubies
Jasper Gold Box with Burma Rubies

Jasper Gold Box with Burma Rubies

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Jasper Gold Box with Burma Rubies

Located in New Orleans, LA

Green Jasper, also known as "Bloodstone" (due to the red dotting of reddened hematite giving the appearance of blood) or "heliotrope," is a form of chalcedony that has been highly re...

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Attrib. Jacob van Doort (d.1629) - 1613 Oil, Portrait of a Young Gentleman
Attrib. Jacob van Doort (d.1629) - 1613 Oil, Portrait of a Young Gentleman

Attrib. Jacob van Doort (d.1629) - 1613 Oil, Portrait of a Young Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A remarkable early-seventeenth-century portrait of a young gentleman wearing a black doublet with subtle embroidered designs and an intricate lace collar. His splendid attire and gol...

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Early 18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Silver & Gold Green Chalcedony Finger Ring Depicting Jupiter Late 18th Century
Silver & Gold Green Chalcedony Finger Ring Depicting Jupiter Late 18th Century

Silver & Gold Green Chalcedony Finger Ring Depicting Jupiter Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period Roman Finger Ring Depicting Jupiter A silver and gold green chalcedony finger ring depicting Jupiter. Period late 18th century Ring Size : 8 Intaglio : 12mm Weight: 18gr. T...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Scarab Agate Intaglio Ring
Antique 18th Century Scarab Agate Intaglio Ring

Antique 18th Century Scarab Agate Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. The late 18th century banded agate scarab carved to depict Minerva with the owl. The Etrusc...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 14 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Lion Crest Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Georgian 14 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Lion Crest Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Georgian 14 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Lion Crest Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Georgian period gold signet ring with a bloodstone intaglio crest of a lion passant holding the wheel of fortune. The bloodstone with lovely old patina and great detail, cu...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Melissa Venus Victrix Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian 18K Gold ØUS8/5.8gr
Antique Melissa Venus Victrix Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian 18K Gold ØUS8/5.8gr

Antique Melissa Venus Victrix Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian 18K Gold ØUS8/5.8gr

Located in SE

Old Signet Unisex intaglio 18K (tested) Gold Ring featuring Carnelian(type of Agate)stone with the detailed carved depiction of Cupid receiving the arrows from his mother, goddess Ve...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Greek Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

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Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4  Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd - 3rd century
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd - 3rd century

Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd - 3rd century

Located in London, GB

Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva. Set with an oval banded agate intaglio to centre of the standing goddess Minerva with long robes and helmet, holding a winged ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999
Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999

Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Incredible embroidered blue jeans by Alexander McQueen from one of his early notable early collections. They are mid rise with straight legs and fabulous, intricately detailed, colo...

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1990s Italian Jeans

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio
18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio

18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio

Located in Atlanta, GA

A hand crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic Carnelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made). Aphrodite is the Greek g...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold

Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890
Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890

Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890

By Esemco

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque hand carved Agate Intaglio Ring depicting an image of the god of love, Cupid or Eros and set in a beautiful and elegant se...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940

Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940

Located in London, GB

A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress

Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...

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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole
Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole

Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole

$1,682Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in Dm 37.41 in

Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Outstandind and very refined antique lace and silk parasol with a bamboo pole. This French parasol dates from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is crafted from exquisite French la...

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1890s French Textiles and Quilts

Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress

Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...

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1990s French Day Dresses

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18th Century Gold Signet Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18th century gold signet ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18th century gold signet ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 15th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 18th century gold signet ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Damati are consistently popular. A 18th century gold signet ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 55 Agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18th century gold signet ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18th Century Gold Signet Ring?

The price for a 18th century gold signet ring starts at $409 and tops out at $75,930 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,783.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Signet-rings for You

Traditionally considered a ring for men, a vintage signet ring is a popular gift today for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms.

Whether it's an antique gold signet ring, diamond signet ring or some other classic iteration, signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin.

These rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. During the Middle Ages, signet rings were symbols of power and prestige and common accessories for nobility. Later, during the 19th century, precious and semiprecious stones such as rubies and diamonds were added to gold signet rings as they took on a more ornate appearance than they had previously. 

In recent years, fashion has been primarily about individuality, and nothing is more personal than a jewel bearing a name or monogram. That is the reason jewelers have revived traditional signet rings, custom-engraving their designs with customers’ preferred words or symbols. Those who prefer the thrill of the hunt have a range of vintage letter charms and pendants to sift through.

And it isn't all about men's signet rings anymore, either — the accessory is for everyone. Princess Diana wore a signet ring that was a gift from Charles before their wedding, and we all know that the royals are top-tier fashion influencers, especially when it comes to rings.

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