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Carved Intaglio Ring

Antique 10K Yellow Gold 2 Ct Jade Carved Intaglio Ring
Antique 10K Yellow Gold 2 Ct Jade Carved Intaglio Ring

Antique 10K Yellow Gold 2 Ct Jade Carved Intaglio Ring

Located in New York, NY

A distinctive and elegant ring featuring a 2 carat jade stone with an intaglio carving. The ring

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Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow 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

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Turquoise ring, carved charioteer intaglio
18k Turquoise ring, carved charioteer intaglio

18k Turquoise ring, carved charioteer intaglio

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

Turquoise oval Intaglio ring. A charioteer with horses

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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

18k Turquoise ring, carved Sanskrit Intaglio
18k Turquoise ring, carved Sanskrit Intaglio

18k Turquoise ring, carved Sanskrit Intaglio

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18K turquoise script ring

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

18k symbol ring. Carved cocolite gold intaglio
18k symbol ring. Carved cocolite gold intaglio

18k symbol ring. Carved cocolite gold intaglio

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18k symboll ring. Carved gold cocolite intaglio ring. This ring, the symbol of the female with

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold and carved Carnelian Stone Intaglio Ring
Antique Gold and carved Carnelian Stone Intaglio Ring

Antique Gold and carved Carnelian Stone Intaglio Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 - 1910 Intaglio Ring, the top measures 1 inch x 7/8 inch, a Deep very detailed carving

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Antique 1890s Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring
14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring

14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring

Located in Sewickley, PA

This exquisite 14k white gold ring showcases a masterfully carved amethyst intaglio, featuring the

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Gold

Wax Seal Intaglio Carved Emerald Gold Silver Ring
Wax Seal Intaglio Carved Emerald Gold Silver Ring

Wax Seal Intaglio Carved Emerald Gold Silver Ring

Located in New York, NY

18k gold and sterling silver ring, with center intaglio carved wax seal emerald. Ring size - 9

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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Michael Kneebone Carved Agate Intaglio Rose Gold Gypsy Ring
Michael Kneebone Carved Agate Intaglio Rose Gold Gypsy Ring

Michael Kneebone Carved Agate Intaglio Rose Gold Gypsy Ring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A carved agate intaglio is showcased in this bold signet ring. The "coffee bean" brown agate is

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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An exquisite vintage signet ring set with a carved carnelian intaglio seal. Modelled in 18 carat

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An 18k gold signet ring by Kieselstein-Cord featuring an oval carved carnelian intaglio depicting a

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Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring
Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring

Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

vivid blue adularescence - flush set Carved with an intaglio of a woman in profile with headpiece

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Platinum

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Cut - Carved - Prong Set - Deep Orange Color

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Neptune Intaglio 18kt Ring
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Neptune Intaglio 18kt Ring

Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Neptune Intaglio 18kt Ring

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

Castellani® commissioned to have this 20.64ct sapphire be hand carved as an intaglio of the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 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

thing with a rare hand carved bloodstone intaglio! The dramatic Hermes or Mercury ring creates a

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Men's Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hard Stone Trojan Ring
Antique Victorian Men's Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hard Stone Trojan Ring

Antique Victorian Men's Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hard Stone Trojan Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Hard Stone - Carved Intaglio - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Brown with

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow 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

Greek 22k Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Lapis Twisted Wire & Bead Work Ring
Greek 22k Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Lapis Twisted Wire & Bead Work Ring

Greek 22k Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Lapis Twisted Wire & Bead Work Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine  Lapis - Cushion Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Carved Intaglio - Very

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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 Gold Bolivian Ametrine Hand-Carved Taj Mahal Intaglio Diamond Cocktail Ring
18K Gold Bolivian Ametrine Hand-Carved Taj Mahal Intaglio Diamond Cocktail Ring

18K Gold Bolivian Ametrine Hand-Carved Taj Mahal Intaglio Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat gold bolivian ametrine taj mahal intaglio hand-carved diamond unique cocktail ring

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring

By Vahe Naltchayan

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Oval Cut w/ Carved Intaglio Cameo - Bezel Set

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 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

. Condition This substantial antique intaglio ring is exceptional quality, set with a hand carved banded agate

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Antique 1820s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Georgian ring is excellent quality, set with a hand carved hardstone intaglio. The ring is a superior gauge

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Antique 1810s English Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Medusa Onyx Cameo Ring
Medusa Onyx Cameo Ring

Medusa Onyx Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

: Onyx cameo (Medusa motif, carved in relief with intaglio tradition) • Ring Size: 4.5 (resizable

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Antique 1870s Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Lapis Signet Crest Ring
Antique Yellow Gold and Lapis Signet Crest Ring

Antique Yellow Gold and Lapis Signet Crest Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

with a Blue Lapis Lazuli Intaglio carved Crest, the ring is stamped 585 and also has an unidentified

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Carved Carnelian Gold Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
Carved Carnelian Gold Intaglio Crest Signet Ring

Carved Carnelian Gold Intaglio Crest Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

A very finely carved carnelian intaglio of a crest with rearing Pegasus over a coronet. The shank

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Lovers Signet, 18k Gold Intaglio Carved Ring
Lovers Signet, 18k Gold Intaglio Carved Ring

Lovers Signet, 18k Gold Intaglio Carved Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A one-of-a-kind signet ring featuring a reverse hand-carved motif depicting a duo of lovers. At

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2010s North American Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Carved Hematite Intaglio
Art Deco Carved Hematite Intaglio

Art Deco Carved Hematite Intaglio

Located in New York, NY

1930s Art Deco hand-carved hematite Perseus intaglio ring accented with marcasites. Intaglio, 13 mm

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Ring
Early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Ring

Early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Ring

Located in Torino, IT

European Intaglio unisex Ring measures 3 cm x 2.4 cm and weighs 9 Grams. Size 9.5 US resizable. Stamped

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Early 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Judith Ripka Intaglio Carved Citrine With Surrounded Diamond Gold Ring
Signed Judith Ripka Intaglio Carved Citrine With Surrounded Diamond Gold Ring

Signed Judith Ripka Intaglio Carved Citrine With Surrounded Diamond Gold Ring

By Judith Ripka

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ripka. It is designed with one large intaglio carved citrine powerful horse as the bold focal point of

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Antique Intaglio Ring
Ancient Roman Antique Intaglio Ring

Ancient Roman Antique Intaglio Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Ancient Roman carved agate intaglio ring depicting an ant. The shank is in a stir-up shaped, common

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier More Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Gold Erotic Intaglio Ring
Antique Gold Erotic Intaglio Ring

Antique Gold Erotic Intaglio Ring

Located in Greenwich, CT

An antique gold "erotic" intaglio ring, the carved pair head to toe occupied next to a classical

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Victorian Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Victorian Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

relief with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax. A stunning intaglio signet ring from the

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring
Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring

Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A Neoclassical carved emerald intaglio, depicting Roman Emperor Hadrian, the oval emerald 1.5cm

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Antique 1780s Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring
Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring

Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A Neoclassical carved emerald intaglio, depicting Marco Vipsanio Agrippa, the octagonal emerald

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Gold Intaglio Carved Cornelian Ring
Gold Intaglio Carved Cornelian Ring

Gold Intaglio Carved Cornelian Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

With an oval cabochon tablet intaglio entwined with a coat of arms, rub set to a plain gold head

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 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

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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k 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

Victorian Carved Carnelian Family Crest Intaglio Flip Ring
Victorian Carved Carnelian Family Crest Intaglio Flip Ring

Victorian Carved Carnelian Family Crest Intaglio Flip Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

, the ring features a double-sided carnelian intaglio held within a gold bezel. The design of the ring

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Victorian Large Carved Carnelian & Gold Lady Hope Intaglio Ring
Victorian Large Carved Carnelian & Gold Lady Hope Intaglio Ring

Victorian Large Carved Carnelian & Gold Lady Hope Intaglio Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

This gorgeous intaglio ring is absolutely exceptional. From the Victorian period, this lovely ring

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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

1970s BULGARI BVLGARI Carved Carnelian Intaglio Yellow Gold Ring
1970s BULGARI BVLGARI Carved Carnelian Intaglio Yellow Gold Ring

1970s BULGARI BVLGARI Carved Carnelian Intaglio Yellow Gold Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous ring created by Bulgari in the 1970's. Features a carved carnelian intaglio dated the 4th

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Vintage 1970s Italian More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Carnelian Carved Intaglio Reverable Ring
Antique Victorian Gold and Carnelian Carved Intaglio Reverable Ring

Antique Victorian Gold and Carnelian Carved Intaglio Reverable Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850 Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring, the top measures 9/16 x 3/8 inch, hand carved with

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian Carved Chalcedony Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Victorian Carved Chalcedony Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Victorian Carved Chalcedony Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late Victorian era Carved Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. With a bezel

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 18 Karat Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Serpentine Ring
Midcentury 18 Karat Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Serpentine Ring

Midcentury 18 Karat Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Serpentine Ring

Located in Lexington, KY

This is an amazing original hand-carved serpentine intaglio ring! The ring is 18 karat yellow gold

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Vintage 1950s Modernist More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Carved Tree Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Yellow Gold Carved Tree Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Yellow Gold Carved Tree Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Step into the elegance of the late 19th century with our exquisite Carnelian Intaglio Ring. This

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 1881 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hardstone Ring
Antique Victorian 1881 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hardstone Ring

Antique Victorian 1881 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hardstone Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Hardstone - Carved Intaglio - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Brown w/ White

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1943 Carved Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Intaglio Ring
Retro 1943 Carved Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Intaglio Ring

Retro 1943 Carved Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Intaglio Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

with subtle blue adalurescence Carved with an intaglio depicting a woman in profile With flowing

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Vintage 1940s Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Carved Amethyst Intaglio Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree
Antique Deco Carved Amethyst Intaglio Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree

Antique Deco Carved Amethyst Intaglio Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree

Located in Torrance, CA

. Centrally mounted amethyst intaglio is carved featuring the head of a woman. The amethyst measures 16mm x

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1890 Signet Intaglio Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian
Victorian 1890 Signet Intaglio Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian

Victorian 1890 Signet Intaglio Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian

Located in Miami, FL

Artemis "the huntress" Intaglio ring with carved carnelian Beautiful signed ring, created during

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Intaglio Signet Cocktail Ring With Carved Carnelian In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Etruscan Intaglio Signet Cocktail Ring With Carved Carnelian In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Etruscan Intaglio Signet Cocktail Ring With Carved Carnelian In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Signet ring with carnelian. Gorgeous statement signet ring, crafted in Europe in solid yellow gold

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Vintage 1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Rome 100 AD Signet Intaglio Ring 22Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian
Ancient Rome 100 AD Signet Intaglio Ring 22Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian

Ancient Rome 100 AD Signet Intaglio Ring 22Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian

Located in Miami, FL

Ancient Roman signet intaglio ring. A beautiful historical one-of-a-kind piece, created during the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANCIENT ROME 100-200 AD Signet Intaglio Ring In 23Kt Gold & Carved Carnelian
ANCIENT ROME 100-200 AD Signet Intaglio Ring In 23Kt Gold & Carved Carnelian

ANCIENT ROME 100-200 AD Signet Intaglio Ring In 23Kt Gold & Carved Carnelian

Located in Miami, FL

An ancient Roman signet intaglio ring. This is an exceptional and beautiful historical ring

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Signet Ring Revival Intaglio in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Lapis Lazuli
Signet Ring Revival Intaglio in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Lapis Lazuli

Signet Ring Revival Intaglio in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Lapis Lazuli

Located in Miami, FL

A lapis lazuli intaglio signet ring. A very bold beautiful piece, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2rd Century AD Roman Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

2rd Century AD Roman Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Roman intaglio ring, the carved bloodstone depicting the Roman sacrifice in front of Apollo,in

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Georgian Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Georgian Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Georgian Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850s 14k Yellow Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio ring, featuring a portrait of an Ancient

Category

Antique 1850s British Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Hermes Mercury Citrine Intaglio Ring 18 Karat White Gold Neoclassical Victorian
Hermes Mercury Citrine Intaglio Ring 18 Karat White Gold Neoclassical Victorian

Hermes Mercury Citrine Intaglio Ring 18 Karat White Gold Neoclassical Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque hand carved Citrine Intaglio Ring

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Hematite Intaglio Ring
Carved Hematite Intaglio Ring

Carved Hematite Intaglio Ring

Located in Towson, MD

10KT yellow gold carved Intaglio Hematite ring. The carving is a helmeted soldier, The hematite

Category

Vintage 1930s Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Intaglio Carved Cornelian Ring
Gold Intaglio Carved Cornelian Ring

Gold Intaglio Carved Cornelian Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE with an oval cabochon tablet intaglio entwined with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gurhan Intaglio Carved Onyx & Black Diamond Ring
Gurhan Intaglio Carved Onyx & Black Diamond Ring

Gurhan Intaglio Carved Onyx & Black Diamond Ring

By Gurhan

Located in Webster, NY

Designer Gurhan ring featuring an Ottoman Intaglio of engraved onyx accented by two rose cut black

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, 22k Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Carved Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage 18 Carat Gold Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An exquisite vintage signet ring set with a carved carnelian intaglio seal. The intaglio features

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Carved Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An exquisite vintage signet ring set with a carved carnelian intaglio seal. Modelled in 9 carat

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Intaglio Carved Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Intaglio Carved Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Intaglio Carved Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The ring is designed with a bezel set oval carved dark brown stone measuring 19mmx12.70mm. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver and Agate Carved Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Silver and Agate Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Silver and Agate Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880 -1890 large Sterling Silver Signet Ring, the top measures 1 x 3/4 inch and is set with a

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique 10K Gold & Hexagonal Faceted and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Antique 10K Gold & Hexagonal Faceted and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Antique 10K Gold & Hexagonal Faceted and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

with a carved intaglio profile of a Roman soldier, centurion or legionnaire. Marked to the interior

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival 18K Gold & Carnelian Carved Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Etruscan Revival 18K Gold & Carnelian Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Etruscan Revival 18K Gold & Carnelian Carved Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

an intaglio carved image of an Ancient Greek or Roman scholar or philosopher. The carnelian is oval

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Whale Intaglio Ring
Aquamarine Whale Intaglio Ring

Aquamarine Whale Intaglio Ring

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

This beautiful hand carved aquamarine whale intaglio ring (by master Idar- Oberstein carver) is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Silver Gold Intaglio Ring
Silver Gold Intaglio Ring

Silver Gold Intaglio Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning warrior Intaglio Ring Silver carved profile Set in 10K gold Monogrammed and hallmarked

Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Carved Intaglio Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carved intaglio ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 30 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved intaglio ring 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. Finding an appealing carved intaglio ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Damati, Elizabeth Locke and Bulgari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A carved intaglio ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 14 Carnelian versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a carved intaglio ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Carved Intaglio Ring?

Prices for a carved intaglio ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $28,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,625.

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 Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.