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18k Gold Ring, Intaglio: Profile of a Roman Man Set with Fine Pearls
18k Gold Ring, Intaglio: Profile of a Roman Man Set with Fine Pearls

18k Gold Ring, Intaglio: Profile of a Roman Man Set with Fine Pearls

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

Ravissante bague en or 18 carats ornée d’une intaille sur verre de couleur lavande représentant un profil d’homme romain. Elle est entourée de 10 perles fines, chacune sertie dans un...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1st Century BC Carnelian Intaglio of Socrates set in Gold
1st Century BC Carnelian Intaglio of Socrates set in Gold

1st Century BC Carnelian Intaglio of Socrates set in Gold

Located in London, GB

A CARVED BROWN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF SOCRATES, THE GREEK PHILOSOPHER MUCH ADMIRED BY THE ROMANS

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Italian Signet Rings

A Fine 19th century Carnelian Intaglio of the Roman Emperor Hadrian
A Fine 19th century Carnelian Intaglio of the Roman Emperor Hadrian

A Fine 19th century Carnelian Intaglio of the Roman Emperor Hadrian

Located in London, GB

The dark brown intaglio filling the whole area of the bezel with a handsome portrait of the bearded

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Elizabeth II 18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring - 1983
Elizabeth II 18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring - 1983

Elizabeth II 18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring - 1983

By Alabaster and Wilson

Located in Glasgow, GB

An Elizabeth II 18ct yellow gold intaglio signet ring. The ring is engraved with a family crest

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, 1993
18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, 1993

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, 1993

Located in Glasgow, GB

An Elizabeth II 18ct yellow gold signet ring. The signet ring is of oval form to the head with

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1990s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, 1964
18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, 1964

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, 1964

Located in Glasgow, GB

This 18ct yellow gold signet ring, marked for 1964, is elegantly engraved with an intaglio family

Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian "Bathing Birds" Intaglio Signet Ring
Victorian "Bathing Birds" Intaglio Signet Ring

Victorian "Bathing Birds" Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool and very unusual antique signet ring, set with a hand-carved bloodstone panel. The intaglio

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage "Sun & Acorn" Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage "Sun & Acorn" Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage "Sun & Acorn" Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Cool vintage bloodstone signet ring, the oval face has been intaglio carved with an acorn within a

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Vintage 1970s English Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

1862 Victorian Heraldic Lion Intaglio Signet Ring
1862 Victorian Heraldic Lion Intaglio Signet Ring

1862 Victorian Heraldic Lion Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A very cool mid-Victorian Heraldic Signet Ring, modelled in 15k gold and hallmarked for the year

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 15k Gold

1930s "Quick But Wise" Chalcedony Heraldic Intaglio Signet Ring
1930s "Quick But Wise" Chalcedony Heraldic Intaglio Signet Ring

1930s "Quick But Wise" Chalcedony Heraldic Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This cool 1930s signet ring is set with a carved chalcedony panel, that bears a heraldic intaglio

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Bloodstone Talbot Dog Intaglio Signet Ring "Always Faithful"
Antique Victorian Bloodstone Talbot Dog Intaglio Signet Ring "Always Faithful"

Antique Victorian Bloodstone Talbot Dog Intaglio Signet Ring "Always Faithful"

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A superb antique Signet Ring, set with an oval bloodstone panel carved with an English heraldic

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Antique 15 Carat Rose Gold Bloodstone Dragon Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique 15 Carat Rose Gold Bloodstone Dragon Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique 15 Carat Rose Gold Bloodstone Dragon Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A beautiful antique period 15 carat rose gold and bloodstone agate ring. ​The 12mm x 15mm oval

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Yellow Chalcedony Intaglio Signet Ring
Early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Yellow Chalcedony Intaglio Signet Ring

Early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Yellow Chalcedony Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Torino, IT

A superb antique large Signet Intaglio unisex Ring. This extremely stylish Ring is set in Yellow

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Early 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Always Faithful Lion Intaglio Signet Ring in Solid 9 Carat Gold
Always Faithful Lion Intaglio Signet Ring in Solid 9 Carat Gold

Always Faithful Lion Intaglio Signet Ring in Solid 9 Carat Gold

Located in St Helens, GB

A superb unisex signet ring. Solid 9 carat rose gold example. Designed with a rampant lion to

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20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Bloodstone by Faith Not Arms 9ct Rose Gold Intaglio Signet Ring
Victorian Bloodstone by Faith Not Arms 9ct Rose Gold Intaglio Signet Ring

Victorian Bloodstone by Faith Not Arms 9ct Rose Gold Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A superb late Victorian period signet intaglio ring. Solid 9 carat rose gold example holding a

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Rose Gold

Sardonyx Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Sardonyx Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Sardonyx Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

14kt Gold Austrian armorial intaglio signet ring Finger size T

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Amethyst gold signet ring
Amethyst gold signet ring

Amethyst gold signet ring

Located in London, GB

This unusual oval Amethyst intaglio signet ring is set in a tactile 18ct Gold smooth mount

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Georgian Antique Carnelian Gold Signet Ring
Georgian Antique Carnelian Gold Signet Ring

Georgian Antique Carnelian Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Interesting Carnelian intaglio signet ring with classical engraving in 18ct Gold setting. Finger

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Victorian Signet Intaglio Ring in 18k Rose Gold, Intaglio Men Ring
Victorian Signet Intaglio Ring in 18k Rose Gold, Intaglio Men Ring

Victorian Signet Intaglio Ring in 18k Rose Gold, Intaglio Men Ring

Located in PARIS, FR

Signet intaglio ring in 18k pink gold. This signet ring is set with an intaglio hematite on which

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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in Middleton, WI

carved with a griffin holding a yew, it is set inside a horseshoe and the ring’s shank is a wonderful

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Ancient Roman Victoria Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Ancient Roman Victoria Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Ancient Roman Victoria Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This incredible ring was made around 1800 years ago. The agate panel is carved with an intaglio

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

Antique Edwardian Goldsmith's Intaglio Lapis Signet Ring
Antique Edwardian Goldsmith's Intaglio Lapis Signet Ring

Antique Edwardian Goldsmith's Intaglio Lapis Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Particularly cool Lapis Lazuli signet ring carved with an unusual intaglio crest. The three objects

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Cock Signet Ring
Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Cock Signet Ring

Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Cock Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An exceptional Georgian signet ring with heraldic cock intaglio. The crest was designed to make a

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Griffin Intaglio Bloodstone Signet Ring
Antique Victorian Griffin Intaglio Bloodstone Signet Ring

Antique Victorian Griffin Intaglio Bloodstone Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

The coolest antique signet ring we've had in ages. The shield shape bloodstone crest shows

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Victorian Lion Passant Intaglio 9 Carat Rose Gold Signet Intaglio Ring
Victorian Lion Passant Intaglio 9 Carat Rose Gold Signet Intaglio Ring

Victorian Lion Passant Intaglio 9 Carat Rose Gold Signet Intaglio Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A superb late Victorian period pinky signet ring. 9 carat rose gold example. 8.7mm wide head. The

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Rooster Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Antique Edwardian Rooster Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Antique Edwardian Rooster Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An interesting Edwardian era Signet Ring, modelled in 18k gold and carved with an English heraldic

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Cornflower Sapphire Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
A Cornflower Sapphire Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

A Cornflower Sapphire Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

near perfect pinkie Ring for the right person.

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20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Signet Ring with Roman She-Wolf Intaglio
Victorian Signet Ring with Roman She-Wolf Intaglio

Victorian Signet Ring with Roman She-Wolf Intaglio

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Ring, Victorian 1888 - Intaglio, Roman 1st Century AD An incredible antique signet ring set with

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Antique 19th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold

Edwardian Heraldic Elephant Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring
Edwardian Heraldic Elephant Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring

Edwardian Heraldic Elephant Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This lovely antique signet ring is carved with a heraldic intaglio crest: of an elephant's head in

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Heraldic Lion Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Antique Edwardian Heraldic Lion Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Antique Edwardian Heraldic Lion Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool antique pinky ring, modelled in 18k gold and carved with an intaglio crest depicting a lion

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Heavy Antique 18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Seal Ring
Heavy Antique 18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Seal Ring

Heavy Antique 18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Seal Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A superb seal signet ring. Solid 18 carat rose gold shank. A 10mm x 14mm head. Finely hand carved

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Ancient Greco-Roman Silver Signet Ring with Red Jasper Intaglio
Ancient Greco-Roman Silver Signet Ring with Red Jasper Intaglio

Ancient Greco-Roman Silver Signet Ring with Red Jasper Intaglio

Located in London, GB

Ancient Greco-Roman Silver Signet Ring with Red Jasper Intaglio Ancient Greco-Roman, Ca. 1-200 AD

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings

Mens Intaglio Bloodstone 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring
Mens Intaglio Bloodstone 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring

Mens Intaglio Bloodstone 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring

Located in Hamilton, AU

Forged in 9 carat yellow gold is this handsome mens solitaire vintage signet ring that features an

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Intaglio Ring
Intaglio Ring

Intaglio Ring

Sold|$1,950

Intaglio Ring

Located in New York, NY

A stunning and large example of a beautifully engraved gentleman's signet ring. The ring is made

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Early Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Purple Glass Intaglio Seal Signet Ring
Early Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Purple Glass Intaglio Seal Signet Ring

Early Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Purple Glass Intaglio Seal Signet Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A stunning 18 carat gold and purple amethyst glass ring. SIZE ; O 1/2 UK, 7 1/2 US A signet seal

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

9 Carat Yellow Gold Sword 'Think It Over' Signet Seal Intaglio Ring
9 Carat Yellow Gold Sword 'Think It Over' Signet Seal Intaglio Ring

9 Carat Yellow Gold Sword 'Think It Over' Signet Seal Intaglio Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A stunning vintage 9ct gold signet ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US, sizeable ​The 10mm x 12mm head

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Prince of Wales Feather Intaglio 9 Carat Gold Men's or Ladies Signet Ring
Prince of Wales Feather Intaglio 9 Carat Gold Men's or Ladies Signet Ring

Prince of Wales Feather Intaglio 9 Carat Gold Men's or Ladies Signet Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A stylish mens or ladies signet ring. Solid 9 carat yellow gold band. Engraved with a Prince of

Category

20th Century American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Intaglio of Pegasus Mounted in a Victorian Gold Signet Ring
Ancient Roman Intaglio of Pegasus Mounted in a Victorian Gold Signet Ring

Ancient Roman Intaglio of Pegasus Mounted in a Victorian Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Greek and much earlier. Whichever, it is a fine mystical Ring to own and wear and the finger size is 7

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Roman Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Roman Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Roman Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in St.amford, CT

setting. Intaglio may be 18th century or earlier. Setting is 19th century. Ring size is 8.5. Weight is

Category

Antique 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Crested Intaglio Ring
Antique Gold Crested Intaglio Ring

Antique Gold Crested Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

Ring has divided shoulders which combine to form the twin shank. The Gold is unmarked and tests for 18k

Category

Antique 1890s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian “Flora” Agate Intaglio Gold Ring
Georgian “Flora” Agate Intaglio Gold Ring

Georgian “Flora” Agate Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This glorious oversized signet ring is set with an agate panel, carved with an intaglio of Flora

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Garnet Horse Intaglio Rose Gold Ring
Garnet Horse Intaglio Rose Gold Ring

Garnet Horse Intaglio Rose Gold Ring

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

The design of this 18 kt rose gold ring has a Deco feel. The garnet intaglio was engraved by the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Carnelian Gold Cicero Intaglio Ring
Victorian Carnelian Gold Cicero Intaglio Ring

Victorian Carnelian Gold Cicero Intaglio Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This lovely antique ring is carved with the bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman philosopher

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

19th Century Sardonyx Intaglio Gold Ring
19th Century Sardonyx Intaglio Gold Ring

19th Century Sardonyx Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in St.amford, CT

19th c. Intaglio . 18kt with carved sardonyx intaglio of ancient motif. Elegant - can be sized.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio and Gold Ring
Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio and Gold Ring

Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio and Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

). The thick Gold shoulders of the Ring have a design that which resembles a flower, which makes me think

Category

Antique 1880s British Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Gold, Onyx Intaglio Ring
Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Gold, Onyx Intaglio Ring

Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Gold, Onyx Intaglio Ring

Located in Rochford, Essex

Onyx intaglio ring, 18th century. This ring is set with a striking black onyx with an expertly

Category

Antique 18th Century British Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Antique 18K Gold Intaglio Dog Ring in Green Chalcedony
Antique 18K Gold Intaglio Dog Ring in Green Chalcedony

Antique 18K Gold Intaglio Dog Ring in Green Chalcedony

Located in Danvers, MA

one a Victorian carved intaglio chalcedony dog 18K gold signet ring. While the stone shows some

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

fine antique Carnelian Gryllus Intaglio of Athena Gold Ring
fine antique Carnelian Gryllus Intaglio of Athena Gold Ring

fine antique Carnelian Gryllus Intaglio of Athena Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

the circle is complete. This type of Intaglio is called a Gryllus, which is a Magical Stone and it's

Category

Antique 1830s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 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 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
    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 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
    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.