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Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

An antique carnelian intaglio signet ring made in 9k yellow gold. A true piece of history, this

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Antique 1880s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Exuding timeless elegance, this striking ring features a rectangular Carnelian intricately carved with a rare double head. The stone is set in a warm, gold-toned band adorned with de...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Antique Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring of a Roman Warrior
Antique Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring of a Roman Warrior

Antique Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring of a Roman Warrior

Located in Braintree, GB

ANTIQUE ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SIGNET RING OF A ROMAN WARRIOR An antique carved carnelian

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Antique 1890s British Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Victorian Amethyst Diamond 14K Gold Antique Greek Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring
Victorian Amethyst Diamond 14K Gold Antique Greek Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring

Victorian Amethyst Diamond 14K Gold Antique Greek Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval-shaped amethyst measuring 15.0 x 20.0 mm and carved with intaglio Depicting the

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1860 Green Chalcedony 18K Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring
Victorian 1860 Green Chalcedony 18K Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring

Victorian 1860 Green Chalcedony 18K Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

white with intaglio carving Depicting a heraldic crest with winged an flaming heart Above a scrolling

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Antique 1860s Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr

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

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet
Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet

Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet

Located in London, GB

A very unusual antique gold ring set with a carved brown and white hardstone cameo depicting the

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate
INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate

INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate

Located in Miami, FL

An antique intaglio signet ring. This is a gorgeous antique signet ring, created in England during

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Intaglio with Rhodolite Love Signet Ring
18k Yellow Gold Intaglio with Rhodolite Love Signet Ring

18k Yellow Gold Intaglio with Rhodolite Love Signet Ring

By Seal & Scribe

Located in San Diego, CA

Introducing 'These Are My Subjects', an 18k yellow gold love-themed antique intaglio signet ring

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, 18k Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in Milano, MI

Antique carnelian intaglio gold (18ct) ring. Setting finely hand made and carnelian intaglio

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Early 20th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

French Neo-Renaissance Intaglio Signet Ring Manner of Wièse & Froment-Meurice
French Neo-Renaissance Intaglio Signet Ring Manner of Wièse & Froment-Meurice

French Neo-Renaissance Intaglio Signet Ring Manner of Wièse & Froment-Meurice

Located in London, GB

A fantastic French 19th century Neorenaissance silver intaglio ring, in the manner of Jules Wièse

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring
Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Antique Hand carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring. Set in a Hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Located in New York, NY

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring

Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, impressive antique banded agate and 14 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part

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Antique 1820s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring
Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring

Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A whimsical and graceful antique Victorian carved carnelian intaglio ring. Sweet and sentimental

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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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Antique Late 18th Century Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a deep Red / Brown Carnelian with a deep engraved Crest. the ring features hand engravi...

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring
Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1820s Sterling Silver Crest, Intaglio Seal Ring, the top measures 1 1/4 X 1 inch, nice deep

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Antique 1820s George II Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)
Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)

Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique hardstone and 18 karat yellow gold intaglio ring; part of

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Antique 1810s English Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Edwardian Moonstone Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Halo Ring
Edwardian Moonstone Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Halo Ring

Edwardian Moonstone Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Halo Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

blue adularescence Carved with an intaglio of the Greek goddess, Demeter Depicted traditionally with

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Brown Vitreous Intaglio Ring by Simon Fils '1788-1866'
Antique Brown Vitreous Intaglio Ring by Simon Fils '1788-1866'

Antique Brown Vitreous Intaglio Ring by Simon Fils '1788-1866'

Located in Firenze, IT

Carved the profiles of the three sovereigns (Napoleon I, Alexander I and Frederick William III). French medal commemorating the peace treaties signed at Tilsit on 7 and 9 July 1807...

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Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Roman Intaglio in  English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting
Antique Roman Intaglio in  English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting

Antique Roman Intaglio in English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This gem depicts a warrior with helmet and spear, a shield and a head. The intaglio is carved into

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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Gold Ring with 18th-Century Intaglio
Victorian Gold Ring with 18th-Century Intaglio

Victorian Gold Ring with 18th-Century Intaglio

Located in Braintree, GB

collectors piece for those interested in antique intaglio rings, Georgian seal carvings, and Victorian gold

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck

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

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved
Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved

Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved

Located in New York, NY

of quartz. The famed contemporary jeweler, Elizabeth Locke, uses antique intaglios as the

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold
Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold

Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold

Located in Braintree, GB

This antique signet ring features a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a lion. The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait
24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait

24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique 19th century 24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait. Made

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Antique 19th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with amethyst featuring Helios
10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with amethyst featuring Helios

10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with amethyst featuring Helios

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique 19th-century 10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with a carved amethyst

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring
Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring

Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

piece. At the heart of the design is an oval intaglio, engraved in the ancient Roman style to portray

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Gold and Steel Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Gold and Steel Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Gold and Steel Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

The head set with an early 19th century Steel Intaglio of a Bulls Head within a Shield and above, a

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Antique 1820s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Pegasus Signet, Antique Carnelian Intaglio in 18k Yellow Gold
Pegasus Signet, Antique Carnelian Intaglio in 18k Yellow Gold

Pegasus Signet, Antique Carnelian Intaglio in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A one-of-a-kind signet ring featuring an antique, intaglio-engraved carnelian stone framed in 18k

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2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

A chunky unisex signet ring with an orange agate intaglio. This very heavy - 13.4 grams - antique

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Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone  Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone  Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in Middleton, WI

important legislative creations and decisions. This antique Scottish intaglio bloodstone ring was

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

A chunky unisex signet ring with an orange agate intaglio. This very heavy - 13.4 grams - antique

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Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian Silver Crested Intaglio Ring
Antique Italian Silver Crested Intaglio Ring

Antique Italian Silver Crested Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

The head engraved with a 9 pointed Crown above a double shield decorated with various emblems to broad repousse foliate shoulders and I am told that the Crest is from Bologna. This i...

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Antique 1880s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Georgian Crested Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Large Antique Georgian Crested Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Large Antique Georgian Crested Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

The very dark Bloodstone engraved with a Heraldic Coat of Arms comprising a shield within which are 3 Griffon Heads and 3 flowers in a hatched chevron. Above the shield is a gallopin...

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Antique 1810s British Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

An Antique Gold and Black Hardstone Greco-Roman Intaglio Ring
An Antique Gold and Black Hardstone Greco-Roman Intaglio Ring

An Antique Gold and Black Hardstone Greco-Roman Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

affect the Intaglio and the Ring tests for 18k Gold. Dimensions: 1.4cm wide x 1.5 cm long Condition

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have an outstanding sapphire intaglio signet ring. This antique piece has been crafted from

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Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Monogram Signet Ring

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Monogram Signet Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The rounded corners rectangular shaped bezel with a carnelian intaglio engraved with an oval

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in gold. The ring

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Antique Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring
Antique Carnelian Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring

Antique Carnelian Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

: 10.5 - 10.75 MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 3/4" HALLMARKS: 14K An antique 14k gold signet ring, featuring

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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Titus Caesar Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Titus Caesar Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Titus Caesar Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have an outstanding intaglio signet ring dating back to the early stages of the 20th

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Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Signet Intaglio For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique signet intaglio you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique signet intaglio may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an antique signet intaglio has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Maison Auclert, Tiffany & Co. and J DAUPHIN are consistently popular. An antique signet intaglio of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring carnelian, from our inventory of 90, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and uncut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique signet intaglio, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Antique Signet Intaglio?

Prices for an antique signet intaglio can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $206 and can go as high as $25,521, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,091.

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.

Find vintage diamond signet rings, onyx signet rings and other types of rings on 1stDibs.