19th Century Gold Signet Ring with Armorial Garnet Intaglio Ref: 850115
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1850s – 1860s This fine mid-19th century antique signet ring is crafted in gold with a silver bezel. The ring is centered with a superbly engraved garnet intaglio depicting a n...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian intaglio intricately engraved with a bell-motif coat of arms. The intaglio is set in...
Carnelian, 14k Gold
14ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring w/ Armorial Intaglio Crest, Early 20th Century
Located in London, England
A distinguished signet ring, set in 14ct yellow gold and set with a striking armorial intaglio crest carved in layered bluey grey and black sardonyx, a hardstone traditionally favour...
14k Gold
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.
Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ponti Gennari Armorial Chalcedony Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Ponti Gennari, Genève, Switzerland. This signet ring features an unusual hand chased gold armorial mounted on fine blue chalcedony.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Bloodstone Gold Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This Victorian era 14K gold ring is set with a carved heliotrope, also known as bloodstone, signet matrix.
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Lapis Lazuli Gold Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 The 14K gold unisex ring with stylized floral design on the shoulders features a lapis lazuli intaglio of an excellent purplish blue color with some fine golden inclusion...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique Engraved Armorial Gold Signet Men’s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Austrian, early 1900s An antique 14K gold ring is finely hand-engraved with a noble coat-of-arms. The shoulders of the ring are engraved with stylized foliage. The ring is marked w...
Gold Armorial Signet Ring Europe Late 16th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late 16th century Ring size: 7 Weight: 3,4 gr The sixteenth century signet ring is forged in gold with an octagonal shape that encloses inside it the engraving of a bird, su...
Gold, 22k Gold
Late Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Signet Ring. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with purity marks.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Lapis Gold Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Austrian, c.1870 This one-of-a-kind antique 14K gold armorial signet ring is designed as a crowned ornate shield centered with a lapis lazuli intaglio crest carved with a walking lion.
Lapis Lazuli
18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Bearings Women Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Thin ring for women, a blazon with a feathered helmet is engraved on the tray of this timeless ring. Height: 10 mm, width...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Bearings Women Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Thin ring for women, a blazon with a feathered helmet is engraved on the tray of this timeless ring. Height: 10 mm, width...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Bearings Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This ring is decorated with a crowned blazon. This model is quite mixed and can be worn both to ring finger or auricular, ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Bearings Men’s Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Splendid and massive man's ring, it is engraved with coats of arms wearing a helmet. Height: 15.7 mm, width: 13.7 mm, thic...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Engraved Armorial Silver And Gold Signet Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian, 1750s An antique silver ring is finely hand-engraved with a noble coat-of-arms. Top size 22mm x 21mm Size 11 Weight : 43.25gr.
Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Carnelian Armorial Intaglio Unisex Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s This Art Deco era 14K gold signet ring features a large carnelian intaglio engraved with two conjoined coats of arms under one coronet. The intaglio is flanked by a love...
Carnelian
Unisex Vintage Engraved Gold Armorial Signet Ring, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1930s. The shield-shaped matrix of this vintage 14K gold unisex signet ring is engraved with a coat of arms surrounded by a greek key border. The shou...
Victorian Signet Carnelian Intaglio Armorial Dragon Gold Ring, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Signet Ring of Victorian era. Carnelian Intaglio on a Gold Ring. Depicting a dragon’s head with a crown. Gent's ring at that time, today can be a unisex ring. The letters engraved a...
Carnelian, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Bearings Unisex Modern Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. The mountingof this unisex ring is engraved with a blazon wearing a helmet and feathers. A timeless mount that can be worn...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Engraved Armorial Steel Silver And Gold Signet Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian, 1750s An antique steel ring is finely hand-engraved with a noble coat-of-arms. Top size 23mm x 21mm Size 9 Weight : 31gr.
Silver, Gold, Steel
Signet Ring, with Armorial Shield
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ, Ponte Vecchio, Florence A signet ring, with armorial shield. Ring size 10 1/4. Weight : 12.2gms.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Bearings Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This ring is decorated with a crowned blazon. This model is quite mixed and can be worn both to ring finger or auricular, ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian 19th Century Carved Gold Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Petersburg in the 1870s This antique Russian 14K gold men’s armorial seal ring features a finely carved noble coat of arms.
18 Karat Yellow Gold Armorial Bearings Unisex Modern Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. The mountingof this unisex ring is engraved with a blazon wearing a helmet and feathers. A timeless mount that can be worn...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15K Bloodstone Heraldic Signet Ring with Armorial Bearings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our C1920 rectangular signet ring of bloodstone has has a complete set of armorial bearings, including a shield, helmet, and crest. The helmet denotes the rank of esquire or gentlema...
Chalcedony, Gold, 15k Gold
Armorial Crest Georgian Style Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Georgian style onyx intaglio ring engraved with an armorial heraldic device of a shield shaped crest topped with medieval style knight's helmet surrounded by scrolls and a centr...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Sardonyx Gold Armorial Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Signet ring with armorial intaglio set in 14ct Gold Finger size R
Agate, 14k Gold
Lovely Antique Lapis Lazuli Gold Armorial Signet Ring 18k Gold
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Lovely Antique signet ring, set in 18K yellow gold. Beautiful well-detailed crest, a nice unisex ring with stylish heart shape design on the shoulders, this features a lapis lazuli...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Lovely Antique Lapis Lazuli Gold Armorial Signet Ring 18k Gold
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Lovely Antique signet ring, set in 18K yellow gold. Beautiful well-detailed crest, a nice unisex ring with plain shoulders, this features a lapis lazuli intaglio of an excellent pu...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Sardonyx Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
14kt Gold Austrian armorial intaglio signet ring Finger size T
Agate, 14k Gold
$2,500,000
Harry Winston Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Sausalito, CA
Gorgeous 18k yellow gold necklace, containing total of 75 emerald cut fancy yellow diamonds signed by Harry Winston. Featured with a 10.75ct. cut-cornerd rectangular diamond as a pen...
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / hand-engraved into the deep of natural R...
Quartz, 14k Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This amazing chunky contemporary rectangular wax seal stamp ring features a carnelian intaglio, engraved with old English initials, a Maltese cross, a rose and ...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...
Diamond
14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified Natural Star Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the beauty of one of nature's most fascinating optical gemstones with this elegant 14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring, featuring a GIA Certified 5.32 Carat Natural Blue Star ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an Alexander the Great silver coin set in 18K yellow gold. SIZE: Available in from US 4-10. Please enquire. HISTORY He...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Stone Dimensions: 12x14mm Weight: 10g
Carnelian, Gold
Yellow Gold Setting And Greek Massalia Silver Coin Ring, Circa 350-220 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 350-220 BC Size: 7 Weight: 6,82 gr The ring features a contemporary 18-karat yellow gold frame featuring an ancient Greek coin dating between 350 and 220 BC. This coin...
Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Bvlgari Tubogas Moneta Roman Coin Wrap Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an ancient Roman coin. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1960s
18k Gold
Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Lavaliere Pendant Peridot Paste and Natural Seed Pearls
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau 9ct gold lavaliere pendant with leaf and flower decoration, and featuring two lovely peridot paste stones and natural seed pearls. The peridots are bezel set with millgra...
Gold
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate from the Georgian era over 100 years old ! real 18k gold and real rose cut diamonds Natural Diamonds. Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
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.
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.
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