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Victorian Hardstone Intaglio Unisex Portrait Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Victorian Hardstone Intaglio Unisex Portrait Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Victorian Hardstone Intaglio Unisex Portrait Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Elegant and handsome finely detailed Victorian Onyx Intaglio Unisex Portrait Signet Ring, the hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

1st Century AD Roman Empire Carnelian Dolphin Intaglio Ring
1st Century AD Roman Empire Carnelian Dolphin Intaglio Ring

1st Century AD Roman Empire Carnelian Dolphin Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The collet set small oval intaglio carved with a swimming dolphin. Stirrup-shaped 18Kt yellow gold

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century with Lion & Eros
Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century with Lion & Eros

Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century with Lion & Eros

Located in Firenze, IT

, in a closed-back setting, 18th century composite, ring size 8 1/4 Weight : 19,7gr. Size of bezel

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Barry Kieselstein-Cord amethyst 18k yellow gold intaglio ring
Barry Kieselstein-Cord amethyst 18k yellow gold intaglio ring

Barry Kieselstein-Cord amethyst 18k yellow gold intaglio ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A vintage 1960s 18k gold ring showcasing a beautifully carved amethyst, exuding bold elegance and

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Empire 1st-2nd Century AD Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Roman Empire 1st-2nd Century AD Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Roman Empire 1st-2nd Century AD Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

size: 10 x 8 mm Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold archaeological revival ring with engraved and scrolls

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Eros Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Eros Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Eros Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

Ring set with an intaglio representing Eros holding a torch and a butterfly (probably Psyche

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Horses Men's Ring
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Horses Men's Ring

18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Horses Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Depicting two figures attending to horses. Top size lenght 18mm Size 9 Weight : 20,47gr.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Barry Kieselstein-Cord crystal intaglio diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Barry Kieselstein-Cord crystal intaglio diamond 18k yellow gold ring

Barry Kieselstein-Cord crystal intaglio diamond 18k yellow gold ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage 1970s 18k yellow gold ring showcases a detailed crystal intaglio, framed by six

Category

20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

for 10K and with partially legible mark. Simply a wonderful antique intaglio ring! Date: 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Antique Intaglio set in a 22K Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
Antique Intaglio set in a 22K Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring

Antique Intaglio set in a 22K Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring

Located in Aspen, CO

22K yellow contemporary gold ring centering an antique carnelian intaglio, c. 1850, of a standing

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gents Intaglio Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold, 1940s
Art Deco Gents Intaglio Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold, 1940s

Art Deco Gents Intaglio Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold, 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

Vintage 10Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring set with a 14x12mm Hematite Intaglio of a Roman

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Museum-Grade Antique Early Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Islamic Intaglio Ring
Museum-Grade Antique Early Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Islamic Intaglio Ring

Museum-Grade Antique Early Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Islamic Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

This incredible gold ring dates from the 12th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Ancient Late Roman Gold Ring Double Carnelian Intaglio Twin Ring 1st - 3rd c.
Ancient Late Roman Gold Ring Double Carnelian Intaglio Twin Ring 1st - 3rd c.

Ancient Late Roman Gold Ring Double Carnelian Intaglio Twin Ring 1st - 3rd c.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and scarce example of an Ancient Roman ‘twin’ ring set with carnelian intaglios, circa

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Cornelian Intaglio from the Collection of Prince Stanislas Poniatowski Ring
Cornelian Intaglio from the Collection of Prince Stanislas Poniatowski Ring

Cornelian Intaglio from the Collection of Prince Stanislas Poniatowski Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Anterotos,carnelian, in a gold ring mount cameo: 28mm ring size M Provenance Prince Stanisław Poniatowski

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio

Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: II century A.D. Top size: 14.5 mm Ring size: 9 Weight: 9 gr The ring features a yellow

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Ring with Tassie Glass Intaglio Depicting George III
14 Karat Gold Ring with Tassie Glass Intaglio Depicting George III

14 Karat Gold Ring with Tassie Glass Intaglio Depicting George III

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

An unusual 14 karat yellow gold dress ring set with an intricate carved tassie glass intaglio. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 17th Century Renaissance Florentine  Emerald Intaglio Ring of Faustina
Antique 17th Century Renaissance Florentine  Emerald Intaglio Ring of Faustina

Antique 17th Century Renaissance Florentine Emerald Intaglio Ring of Faustina

Located in Firenze, IT

The early 17th century South-American round shape emerald carved to depict Faustina Minor (the Younger), wife of the Roman Emperor Marco Aurelio and mother of his successor Commo...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Vintage Bulgari ring with nephrite Intaglio of Pegasus 1st century BCE
Vintage Bulgari ring with nephrite Intaglio of Pegasus 1st century BCE

Vintage Bulgari ring with nephrite Intaglio of Pegasus 1st century BCE

By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Vintage Bulgari ring with nephrite Intaglio of Pegasus 1st century BCE 18 karat white gold ring

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Falco Marx 18kt Gold Roman Agate Intaglio Ring with Yellow Diamonds
Falco Marx 18kt Gold Roman Agate Intaglio Ring with Yellow Diamonds

Falco Marx 18kt Gold Roman Agate Intaglio Ring with Yellow Diamonds

Located in Braintree, GB

A distinctive 18kt white and yellow gold ring by German goldsmith Falco Marx, featuring a carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Helen Woodhull 22 Carat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Intaglio Ring
Helen Woodhull 22 Carat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Intaglio Ring

Helen Woodhull 22 Carat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Intaglio Ring

By Helen Woodhull

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous ring by famous designer Helen Woodhull showcases an open work design centred with a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Chalcedony Intaglio Portrait Ring, White Gold Circa 1970's
Black Onyx Chalcedony Intaglio Portrait Ring, White Gold Circa 1970's

Black Onyx Chalcedony Intaglio Portrait Ring, White Gold Circa 1970's

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Black Onyx Cameo Intaglio Ring & Chalcedony natural white carved portrait. The top of the ring

Category

20th Century Unknown Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Roman Isis Fortuna intaglio ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman Isis Fortuna intaglio ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.

Ancient Roman Isis Fortuna intaglio ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.

Located in London, GB

Ancient Roman Isis Fortuna intaglio ring. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio depicting a full

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Tassie Intaglio With Antique Mount
Tassie Intaglio With Antique Mount

Tassie Intaglio With Antique Mount

Located in New York, NY

James Tassie 18th Century Glass Intaglio depicting Venus & her lover Vulcan besides her son Eros

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

22K Gold Ring with Ancient Greek Intaglio of Mother Lion and Cub
22K Gold Ring with Ancient Greek Intaglio of Mother Lion and Cub

22K Gold Ring with Ancient Greek Intaglio of Mother Lion and Cub

Located in Venice, CA

This 22k gold ring contains an Ancient Greek intaglio of a lion nursing her cub, carved into banded

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Cameo Opal Intaglio of Queen Victoria Gold Ring
Late 19th Century Cameo Opal Intaglio of Queen Victoria Gold Ring

Late 19th Century Cameo Opal Intaglio of Queen Victoria Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Probably by Wilhelm Schmidt, mounted in a yellow gold ring, cameo 12mm high. Size 7

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Jasper Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Jasper Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

Jasper Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

Ring in 18kt yellow gold and silver decorated with a heliotrope jasper intaglio engraved with an

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Carnelian Turtle Intaglio in New Yellow Gold "Wax Seal Fob" Ring
Vintage Carnelian Turtle Intaglio in New Yellow Gold "Wax Seal Fob" Ring

Vintage Carnelian Turtle Intaglio in New Yellow Gold "Wax Seal Fob" Ring

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

ring. Eytan wanted to reference the use of intaglios in making wax seals, so he shaped the shoulders

Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Intaglio Ring of Young Dionysus the Wine God in Retro Setting
Garnet Intaglio Ring of Young Dionysus the Wine God in Retro Setting

Garnet Intaglio Ring of Young Dionysus the Wine God in Retro Setting

Located in Northampton, MA

What a ring. Let me start again: What. A. Ring. This carved garnet intaglio is magnificently

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Helen Woodhull Intaglio Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Helen Woodhull Intaglio Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver

Helen Woodhull Intaglio Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver

By Helen Woodhull

Located in Hicksville, NY

1950s Retro Helen Woodhull Bird Intaglio Ring - 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver Features: 22

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

17th Century Renaissance Sapphire Intaglio Gold Ring of Roman Emperor Nero
17th Century Renaissance Sapphire Intaglio Gold Ring of Roman Emperor Nero

17th Century Renaissance Sapphire Intaglio Gold Ring of Roman Emperor Nero

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. The 17th century slightly oval cut carved sapphire, weighing approximately 25 cts, to depict ...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman First Century AD Red Jasper Intaglio of Apollo Men's Ring
Ancient Roman First Century AD Red Jasper Intaglio of Apollo Men's Ring

Ancient Roman First Century AD Red Jasper Intaglio of Apollo Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Ancient Roman first century AD red jasper intaglio of Apollo in later 18kt carat yellow gold. Size

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Intaglio '1st Century A.D.' Ring on Carnelian, Depicting Goddess Athena
Roman Intaglio '1st Century A.D.' Ring on Carnelian, Depicting Goddess Athena

Roman Intaglio '1st Century A.D.' Ring on Carnelian, Depicting Goddess Athena

Located in Roma, IT

archeological collection, that use genuine ancient Roman coins and intaglios. In the center of the ring , the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

A Roman Magical Abrasax Heliotrope Intaglio Ring 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A Roman Magical Abrasax Heliotrope Intaglio Ring 2nd - 3rd century A.D.

A Roman Magical Abrasax Heliotrope Intaglio Ring 2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

Gnostic faith. Dimensions of the intaglio: 21mm x 18mm. Finger size: 7 Gross weight: 15.54g. These kind

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring depicting God Eros and roosters
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring depicting God Eros and roosters

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring depicting God Eros and roosters

Located in Roma, IT

In this 18 kt gold ring, handmade by our goldsmiths, an authentic Roman carnelian intaglio

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Lapis Lazuli Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 3nd-4rd Century A.D
Lapis Lazuli Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 3nd-4rd Century A.D

Lapis Lazuli Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 3nd-4rd Century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

Ring in 18kt yellow gold a lapis lazuli abraxas with double sided magical inscription, III-IV

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring of the Bull and the Snake
Late 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring of the Bull and the Snake

Late 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring of the Bull and the Snake

Located in Firenze, IT

Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold chevalier shape ring Weight: 19.7 gr Finger size: 8 3/4 In the Christian

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Gold Ring Carnelian Intaglio Neptune In Biga Of Hippocamps 1st Century AD
Roman Gold Ring Carnelian Intaglio Neptune In Biga Of Hippocamps 1st Century AD

Roman Gold Ring Carnelian Intaglio Neptune In Biga Of Hippocamps 1st Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

A Roman gold ring made from thick gold sheet holding an intaglio of Neptune/Poseidon being pulled

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Lapis Lazuli Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

Lapis Lazuli Roman Magical Intaglio Ring of Abraxas 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

LAPIS LAZULI ROMAN MAGICAL INTAGLIO RING OF ABRAXAS 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. Period: II-III century A.D

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver

ANCIENT EGYPT-PERSIA 300 BC Intaglio Seal Ring In 23Kt Gold & Falcon In Faience
ANCIENT EGYPT-PERSIA 300 BC Intaglio Seal Ring In 23Kt Gold & Falcon In Faience

ANCIENT EGYPT-PERSIA 300 BC Intaglio Seal Ring In 23Kt Gold & Falcon In Faience

Located in Miami, FL

An ancient signet intaglio seal-ring. This is an exceptional and very rare signet seal-ring

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Roman Garnet Intaglio 1st-2nd Cent, AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Apollo
Roman Garnet Intaglio 1st-2nd Cent, AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Apollo

Roman Garnet Intaglio 1st-2nd Cent, AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Apollo

Located in Roma, IT

This exquisite 18 kt gold ring showcases a remarkable Roman intaglio on garnet, which dates back to

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Intaglio of a French Crest, Late 18th Century
Rock Crystal Intaglio of a French Crest, Late 18th Century

Rock Crystal Intaglio of a French Crest, Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Oval, depicting a French crest, in a gold mount, ring size 7 , length 25mm, width 21mm Weight

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

A Roman Nicolo Intaglio Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
A Roman Nicolo Intaglio Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.

A Roman Nicolo Intaglio Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

silver and gold ring Weight: 7.42gr.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Early 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio Crest 14 Karat Gold Frame
Antique Early 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio Crest 14 Karat Gold Frame

Antique Early 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio Crest 14 Karat Gold Frame

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The oval carnelian intaglio shows a heraldic crest. Depicted is the outline of a shield with a

Category

Antique Early 1800s European Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

An Ancient Roman Nicolo Janus Intaglio Ringstone Circa 1st-2nd Century AD
An Ancient Roman Nicolo Janus Intaglio Ringstone Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

An Ancient Roman Nicolo Janus Intaglio Ringstone Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

An ancient Roman nicolo intaglio ringstone, circa 1st-2nd century AD, is mounted in a modern high

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 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.