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14K Gold Bloodstone Edwardian Intaglio Signet Ring
14K Gold Bloodstone Edwardian Intaglio Signet Ring

14K Gold Bloodstone Edwardian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold Edwardian intaglio signet ring contains an esoteric image—a unique family crest with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian 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

Category

Antique 1890s British Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Boucheron Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring
Boucheron Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring

Boucheron Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

Here we have an outstanding signet ring from the world renowned French jewellery designer

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 18k English Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring
Victorian 18k English Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring

Victorian 18k English Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

relief, with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax.  An incredible bloodstone intaglio ring from the

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring
18K Gold Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring

18K Gold Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This 18k gold turn-of-the-century signet ring was made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k 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

Category

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield
Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield

Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield

Located in Venice, CA

Set in 14k gold, the banded agate intaglio ring is hand-carved with a unique image: a shield topped

Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Category

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

Category

Antique 1860s Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Kieselstein Cord 1984  Carnelian Intaglio  Signet Ring
Kieselstein Cord 1984  Carnelian Intaglio  Signet Ring

Kieselstein Cord 1984 Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in Bethesda, MD

Kieselstein Cord 1984 Signet Ring featuring a striking carnelian intaglio set in 18kt yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Agate Intaglio Signet Ring
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Agate Intaglio Signet Ring

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Agate Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Discover the timeless elegance of our Vintage Agate Intaglio Ring, crafted from luxurious 14k

Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, 18k Gold

Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring
Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring

Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Impressive Georgian period 14K yellow gold onyx intaglio signet ring depicting Medusa with coiled

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k 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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian 14k/Sterling Silver Carnelian & Diamond Signet Ring
Georgian 14k/Sterling Silver Carnelian & Diamond Signet Ring

Georgian 14k/Sterling Silver Carnelian & Diamond Signet Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A signet ring can be represented with an intaglio, which is created by carving below the surface of

Category

Antique 1750s Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Sterling Silver

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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

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

Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th century 18kt. gold signet ring featuring the goddess Ceres
19th century 18kt. gold signet ring featuring the goddess Ceres

19th century 18kt. gold signet ring featuring the goddess Ceres

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique 19th century 18kt. yellow gold banded agate intaglio signet ring featuring the goddess

Category

Antique 1890s European Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

majestic lion motif. The stone is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

Gnostic deity, Chnoubis. The stone is set in an 18K signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14

Category

2010s American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

tigress motif. The stone is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 weeks

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Chushev Solon Hematite Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Solon Hematite Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Solon Hematite Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

statesman, Solon. The stone is set in an 18K signet ring. The leader, poet and lawmaker is known as one of

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold

Chushev Demosthenes Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Demosthenes Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Demosthenes Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

Ancient Greek statesman and orator, Demosthenes. The stone is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Demosthenes

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

majestic lion motif. The stone is set in an 925 sterling silver signet ring. Production time for this

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Chushev Demosthenes Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Chushev Demosthenes Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

Chushev Demosthenes Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

Ancient greek statesman and orator, Demosthenes The stone is set in an 925 sterling silver signet ring

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Chushev Hades Blue Sapphire Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Hades Blue Sapphire Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Hades Blue Sapphire Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

underworld and ruler of the dead.. The stone is set in an 18K signet ring. Production time for this piece is

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold, Diamonds, and Intaglio Seal Signet Ring
18K White Gold, Diamonds, and Intaglio Seal Signet Ring

18K White Gold, Diamonds, and Intaglio Seal Signet Ring

By Seal & Scribe

Located in San Diego, CA

Our 18K white gold ring features .32cttw diamonds and a hand-cast intaglio seal signet design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chushev Lion Man Made Corundum Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Lion Man Made Corundum Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Lion Man Made Corundum Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

intaglio is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 weeks. Can be made in

Category

2010s Hellenistic Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

all”. The composition is engraved onto carnelian and set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time

Category

2010s Hellenistic Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

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

A superb ancient Roman agate intaglio ring. The high-karat gold signet ring is set with an engraved

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

Chushev Hercules Black Onyx Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Chushev Hercules Black Onyx Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

Chushev Hercules Black Onyx Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

sterling silver signet ring. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto a blue chalcedony gemstone. The gem is set in

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intaglio Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Soldier Gents Signet Ring
Intaglio Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Soldier Gents Signet Ring

Intaglio Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Soldier Gents Signet Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This refined signet style ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a striking onyx

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

Chushev Hermes & Lyre Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

a sterling silver signet ring. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a classic "Green Man

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina
18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina

18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful signet ring. This 18 Karat handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Cushion Intaglio Engraved Signet Ring, Shield and Crown, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cushion Intaglio Engraved Signet Ring, Shield and Crown, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Cushion Intaglio Engraved Signet Ring, Shield and Crown, Yellow Gold

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Amethyst cushion signet ring with intaglio engraving in yellow gold, set with a hand‑carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gent Sardonyx Intaglio Crest Signet Ring 14 KT Size  13
Vintage Gent Sardonyx Intaglio Crest Signet Ring 14 KT Size  13

Vintage Gent Sardonyx Intaglio Crest Signet Ring 14 KT Size 13

Located in Napoli, IT

Magnificent vintage gent signet ring, 1940 circa Substantially hand crafted of solid 14 KT gold

Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

14k 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

intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH". The ring consists of 5 gold threads around its entire

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr

1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr

Located in SE

195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with

Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k 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

Substantial signet ring of tourmaline, with a delicately carved and pristine intaglio of a 2 horned

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

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Intaglio Signet Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact intaglio signet ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 394 vintage or 40 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an intaglio signet 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing intaglio signet ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chushev, Charles S. Green & Co. and Damati each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An intaglio signet ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 112 Carnelian versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 uncut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an intaglio signet ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Intaglio Signet Ring?

The price for an intaglio signet ring starts at $450 and tops out at $214,889 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,458.

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.

Questions About Intaglio Signet Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An intaglio ring has a gem with a recessed image on it. Intaglio rings were used in ancient Rome as signet rings, where one could use hot wax to transfer their specific ring’s impression to another surface. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Roman intaglio ring is a signet ring with an image carved into stone. Today the ring is worn as an accessory. In ancient Rome, intaglio rings were worn by prominent businessmen and politicians and even used as impressions on signatures of hot wax. Browse a wide range of Roman intaglio rings from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The gold signet ring is traditionally a symbol of heritage. It is often handed down through the generations of a family. It is also known as the “gentleman's ring” or “seal rings.” The name comes from the Latin 'Signum' which means “sign.” On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold signet rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Signet rings originated around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia and featured a sign that was used to seal documents by pressing the ring into sealing wax. They could also be used to stamp a family crest and were considered as authentic as a signature. Shop a collection of vintage signet rings from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some signet rings feature stones and others do not. A signet ring is designed to signify that the wearer belongs to a particular group or simply to identify the individual. These rings have been worn for thousands of years and were a sign of status and importance. Shop a collection of signet rings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What wearing a signet ring means has changed over time. Today, most people wear signet rings to represent their personal prestige or to celebrate their heritage. When first designed during Victorian times, signet rings allowed men to seal their letters with a customized stamp. Find a range of signet rings on 1stDibs.