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A Roman Silver Gilt Ring With A Chalcedony Athene Intaglio  1st-2nd Century A.D.
A Roman Silver Gilt Ring With A Chalcedony Athene Intaglio  1st-2nd Century A.D.

A Roman Silver Gilt Ring With A Chalcedony Athene Intaglio 1st-2nd Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

The shank broadening at the shoulders to a flattened oval bezel, the oval intaglio engraved with

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

Ancient Roman Kneeling satyr intaglio, 1st-2nd century AD.
Ancient Roman Kneeling satyr intaglio, 1st-2nd century AD.

Ancient Roman Kneeling satyr intaglio, 1st-2nd century AD.

Located in London, GB

Ancient Roman Kneeling satyr intaglio. Set to centre with an oval garnet intaglio in a closed back

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold
Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold

Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold

Located in Braintree, GB

This antique signet ring features a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a lion. The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

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

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

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: I-II century A.D. Top size: 16 mm x 13 mm (intaglio: 14 mm x 10 mm) Ring size: 7 Weight: 12

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Silenus Nicolo Intaglio Ringstone circa 1st-2nd century AD
Ancient Roman Silenus Nicolo Intaglio Ringstone circa 1st-2nd century AD

Ancient Roman Silenus Nicolo Intaglio Ringstone circa 1st-2nd century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: I-II century A.D. Top size: 9 mm Ring size: 8 1/4 Weight: 12.61 gr The ring is

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Roman Intaglio in  English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting
Antique Roman Intaglio in  English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting

Antique Roman Intaglio in English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This gem depicts a warrior with helmet and spear, a shield and a head. The intaglio is carved into

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold

Roman Nicolo Intaglio Depicting The Empress Faustina Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Roman Nicolo Intaglio Depicting The Empress Faustina Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.

Roman Nicolo Intaglio Depicting The Empress Faustina Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: I-II century A.D. Top size: 10 mm x 13 mm (intaglio: 0,8 mm x 0,6 mm) Ring size: 7 Weight

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring
Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring

Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

A striking gold ring, dating from the early 20th century. The figural shoulders are adorned with

Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Dubini Scorpion Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Dubini Scorpion Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Dubini Scorpion Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a relief of a gnostic intaglio with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian Intaglio and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring
Carnelian Intaglio and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring

Carnelian Intaglio and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Classic but at the same time sophisticated, this signet ring is a piece that will be treasured for

Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Carnelian Ancient Roman Themed Intaglio Clip On Earrings
Antique Silver Carnelian Ancient Roman Themed Intaglio Clip On Earrings

Antique Silver Carnelian Ancient Roman Themed Intaglio Clip On Earrings

Located in New York, NY

used for signet rings and seals, gives these earrings an air of classical elegance and historical

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver, Brass

1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr
1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr

1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr

Located in SE

minor dents.Natural tarnish. Last image shows fine intaglio signet ring in 18K decorated with the same

Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Gold-filled, Silver

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval cornelian measuring 21 x 18mm, seal-engraved with a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval carnelian measuring 20 x 17mm, seal engraved with the

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian

An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring
An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring

An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century carnelian intaglio mounted as a ring, the intaglio carved after the 1772 medal

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A 16th century agate intaglio of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
A 16th century agate intaglio of Gaius Mucius Scaevola

A 16th century agate intaglio of Gaius Mucius Scaevola

Located in London, GB

Charles III, featuring a 16th century agate intaglio and mounted in a yellow gold ring later in the 19th

Category

Antique 16th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 10k 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

21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio

21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio

Located in Atlanta, GA

An artisan-crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic cornelian intaglio representing Venus

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring
18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Glasgow, GB

An elegant 18ct yellow gold signet ring featuring an oval head intricately engraved with an

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring, 1999
18ct Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring, 1999

18ct Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring, 1999

Located in Glasgow, GB

An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, featuring a bloodstone engraved with an intaglio crest of a hand

Category

1990s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Virgo Zodiac Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage 1960s Virgo Zodiac Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage 1960s Virgo Zodiac Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Persephone's return in the spring. This incredible vintage zodiac ring was made in the 1960s. The paste stone

Category

Mid-20th Century English Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Antique Gold and Steel Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Gold and Steel Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Gold and Steel Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

The head set with an early 19th century Steel Intaglio of a Bulls Head within a Shield and above, a

Category

Antique 1820s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Diamonds, 1919
18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Diamonds, 1919

18ct Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Diamonds, 1919

Located in Glasgow, GB

An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, featuring the intaglio arms of The Burgh of Buckhaven, Methil and

Category

Vintage 1910s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, Antique Roman Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

A chunky unisex signet ring with an orange agate intaglio. This very heavy - 13.4 grams - antique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring
Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Antique Unisex Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring, 18k Gold Large Agate Seal Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

A chunky unisex signet ring with an orange agate intaglio. This very heavy - 13.4 grams - antique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's 18k Hematite Intaglio Gladiator Signet Ring
Men's 18k Hematite Intaglio Gladiator Signet Ring

Men's 18k Hematite Intaglio Gladiator Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A timeless men's 18k hematite intaglio signet ring for a mid-century jewelry collection. Features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

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

Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

A very smart 9ct gold signet ring with a rampant lion carved into the banded carnelian (agate).

Category

Vintage 1960s English Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 9k 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

Category

2010s North American Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

18K Gold Roman Intaglio Ring with Bull Signet
18K Gold Roman Intaglio Ring with Bull Signet

18K Gold Roman Intaglio Ring with Bull Signet

Located in London, GB

Indulge in the captivating allure of this beautiful Roman intaglio ring, meticulously crafted in

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone  Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone  Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in Middleton, WI

important legislative creations and decisions. This antique Scottish intaglio bloodstone ring was

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Pegasus Signet, Antique Carnelian Intaglio in 18k Yellow Gold
Pegasus Signet, Antique Carnelian Intaglio in 18k Yellow Gold

Pegasus Signet, Antique Carnelian Intaglio in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A one-of-a-kind signet ring featuring an antique, intaglio-engraved carnelian stone framed in 18k

Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Intaglio Ring
Sapphire Intaglio Ring

Sapphire Intaglio Ring

Unavailable|$6,800

Sapphire Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

for 18k and is in good, little used condition. This is the perfect Precious Gem Pinky Ring that I have

Category

Vintage 1910s British Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Major Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Major Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Major Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

(Never Fail) This fine Intaglio could only have originally belonged to a famous nautical family whose

Category

Antique 1790s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Edwardian Amethyst Crest Intaglio Ring
Edwardian Amethyst Crest Intaglio Ring

Edwardian Amethyst Crest Intaglio Ring

Located in New York, NY

C.1900. An Edwardian amethyst crest intaglio ring. The ring features beautiful open work mount. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 15k Gold

Bloodstone Intaglio Jumping Horse Ring
Bloodstone Intaglio Jumping Horse Ring

Bloodstone Intaglio Jumping Horse Ring

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

The intaglio was carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany from Scottish bloodstone. It depicts a horse and

Category

Late 20th Century American Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bloodstone Yellow Gold Jockey Intaglio Ring
Bloodstone Yellow Gold Jockey Intaglio Ring

Bloodstone Yellow Gold Jockey Intaglio Ring

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

18K Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Depicting the King of Sports, Thoroughbred Racing. Bloodstone is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Unique 18th Century Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

finest privately owned stately homes in England, built by Sir Edward Blount in c 1760 and this Ring

Category

Antique 1760s British Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Italian Silver Crested Intaglio Ring
Antique Italian Silver Crested Intaglio Ring

Antique Italian Silver Crested Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

Ring Condition: Fair Finger size: US 9 3/4 UK T 1/2 CN 22 Weight: 11.6g Dimensions of head: 1

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Georgian Crested Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Large Antique Georgian Crested Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Large Antique Georgian Crested Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

BE FOR US WHO CAN BE AGAINST US) A well carved and important family Seal Ring, the Gold testing for

Category

Antique 1810s British Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

JUDITH RIPKA  Onyx and Intaglio and Citrine Ring
JUDITH RIPKA  Onyx and Intaglio and Citrine Ring

JUDITH RIPKA Onyx and Intaglio and Citrine Ring

By Judith Ripka

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18kt. yellow gold onyx intaglio center ring, bezel set on each side with a round faceted natural

Category

Late 20th Century American Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Citrine, 18k Gold

Gold Renaissance Ring with Roman Agate Intaglio Depicting a Horse
Gold Renaissance Ring with Roman Agate Intaglio Depicting a Horse

Gold Renaissance Ring with Roman Agate Intaglio Depicting a Horse

Located in Chicago, IL

condition. Literature: Similar elaborately enameled signet rings set with ancient intaglios or Imperial

Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel

Small Edwardian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Small Edwardian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Small Edwardian 18 Karat Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

sizing. A good pinky Ring for the smaller hand. Condition: Good Dimensions of head: 18 mm wide x 1.2 cm

Category

Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Antique Gold and Black Hardstone Greco-Roman Intaglio Ring
An Antique Gold and Black Hardstone Greco-Roman Intaglio Ring

An Antique Gold and Black Hardstone Greco-Roman Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

affect the Intaglio and the Ring tests for 18k Gold. Dimensions: 1.4cm wide x 1.5 cm long Condition

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio in 18k Gold Chevalière Ring
Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio in 18k Gold Chevalière Ring

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio in 18k Gold Chevalière Ring

Located in New York, NY

Victoria Strigini (b. 1991) A contemporary 18k yellow gold ring, featuring a 2nd- 3rd century AD

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Small Edwardian 18 Karat Two-Colour Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Small Edwardian 18 Karat Two-Colour Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Small Edwardian 18 Karat Two-Colour Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

The Bloodstone Intaglio is engraved with a Naval incident within the shield and above is a 9

Category

Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman White Agate Intaglio in a Later Gold Ring Mount
Ancient Roman White Agate Intaglio in a Later Gold Ring Mount

Ancient Roman White Agate Intaglio in a Later Gold Ring Mount

Located in London, GB

his short cloak flowing behind him as he springs. The Intaglio is set within a broad bezel to plain

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Carnelian intaglio ring in 18k gold, Roman soldier in profile, Greek frieze
Carnelian intaglio ring in 18k gold, Roman soldier in profile, Greek frieze

Carnelian intaglio ring in 18k gold, Roman soldier in profile, Greek frieze

Located in PARIS, FR

Carnelian intaglio ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring centred on a rectangular cornelian decorated

Category

1990s French Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Carnelian Intaglio of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory
Ancient Carnelian Intaglio of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory

Ancient Carnelian Intaglio of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory

Located in London, GB

Set in an 18k Gold Ring, the Carnelian of a pleasant deep orange colour, the helmeted Nike is

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have an outstanding sapphire intaglio signet ring. This antique piece has been crafted from

Category

Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in gold. The ring

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k 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.