Antique Nobility 'Ritter von Tabora' Coat of Arms Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Signet
Located in London, GB
This fantastic heavy gold signet ring dates to the 1880's and was made in Austria. A vibrant lapis
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique Nobility 'Ritter Von Tabora' Coat of Arms Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Signet
Located in London, GB
This fantastic heavy gold signet ring dates to the 1880's and was made in Austria. A vibrant lapis
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,303
Carnelian Intaglio Silver Ring Bull
Located in Milano, MI
Carnelian intaglio ring set in silver depicting a bull. Highlights - Carnelian - Silver ring
Carnelian, Silver
Sold|$1,425
Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century 22Kt Yellow Gold Ring features an Oval Carnelian Intaglio Lion that measures 13 x 16mm
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Sold|$4,300
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Merchant Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
the style of the next of kin. The intaglio makes a very large and striking ring. The 9 kt shaft
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Sold|$28,000
Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Neoclassical carved emerald intaglio, depicting Marco Vipsanio Agrippa, the octagonal emerald
Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$45,438
Neoclassical Carved Emerald Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Neoclassical carved emerald intaglio, depicting Roman Emperor Hadrian, the oval emerald 1.5cm
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,240
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Diamond Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Georgian carnelian intaglio ring of a man skinning a rabbit set in 15K yellow gold and
Carnelian, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 15k Gold
Sold|$6,935
Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval amethyst intaglio, depicting Apollo standing full length beside a column, with bow and
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$18,850
Roman Green Jasper Intaglio Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkably rare Roman green jasper gem is carved in intaglio with a scene depicting the sun
Jasper, Gold
Sold|$2,391
Gold Intaglio Carved Cornelian Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
With an oval cabochon tablet intaglio entwined with a coat of arms, rub set to a plain gold head
Carnelian, Gold
Sold|$5,978
Carnelian Gold Intaglio Socrates Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Mounted as a ring in a yellow gold setting with engravings on the shoulders. Finger size: 6 Weight: 3.6
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sold|$2,152
Roman Agate Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
playing a lyre. Size of the stone: 17 mm Mounted as a ring in a gold setting. Finger size: 7 Weight
Agate, Gold
Sold|$1,600
Antique Bloodstone Monkey Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Empty. Mounted as a ring in a gold setting. Size 7 Weight: 6.2 gr PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS
Agate, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,185
Antique Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, adorned with swivel bloodstone intaglio depicting a cherub. Ring size: 10
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,050
Green Intaglio Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Green Intaglio Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Size 6.25 13.34 Grams
Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,930
Antique Roman Intaglio Ring of Diana
Located in Baltimore, MD
of the hunt, the moon and birthing. In this intaglio she is holding her bow and reaching for an arrow
Agate, 22k Gold
Sold|$6,815
Van Cleef & Arpels Intaglio Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A vintage 18 carat gold heavily textured ring set with a 19th- century carnelian intaglio of a
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,780
Seventeenth Century Red Jasper Intaglio Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early intaglio ring of a parrot carved in red jasper in an 18K gold cusped setting with a floral
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,390
Ancient Roman Ring with Jasper Intaglio
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
jasper intaglio set into this ring depicts a left facing lion which is accentuated with a resplendent
Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,185
Ancient Carnelian Intaglio Jewish Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio depicting Hanukkah setting in high carat gold in Etruscan Revival
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Carnelian Justitia Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique oval carnelian intaglio depicting Justitia, the Roman goddess of Justice, c.1450 - 1550
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,450
Agate Gold Intaglio Ring Depicting Apollo
Located in Firenze, IT
Apollo's head. Very fine quality of the intaglio. Size 7
Agate, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,250
A Sassanian Agate Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
and shank. Size of the intaglio: 15mm Weight: 8.3 gr Persia, 4th Century A.D.
Agate, 18k Gold
Kieselstein Cord Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Feasterville, PA
A unique ring by Kieselstein Cord featuring a hand carved bloodstone crafted in 18k Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Heliotrope Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Based on ancient Roman "magical gems" depicting Abraxas who was supposed to bring good luck and success in all ventures Mounted in 18kt Gold Weight 8,6gr Size 7
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,750
Early 19th Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
the shield shaped amethyst panel carved with the pelican plucking its breast to feed its young with the motto Operibus Non Verbis, in a domed closed back foliate setting, Size : 7 W...
Amethyst, Gold
Art Nouveau Gentleman's Hardstone Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Hardstone Intaglio Gentleman's Art Nouveau Ring Depicting Mercury's profile in the classical
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Neptune Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare Ancient Roman gold ring with decorated shoulder and intaglio stone with god Neptune standing
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 21 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather unusual intaglio ring has been crafted from 21 karat yellow gold and mounted with an
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Malachite Mercury Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, decorated with an intaglio on malachite depicting Mercury. Ring size: 8 1/2
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$13,153
Roman Nicolo Intaglio Portrait of Hercules Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman nicolo intaglio, portrait of Hercules, with a bust of the hero in profile to the left, in a
Agate, Gold
2rd Century AD Roman Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman intaglio ring, the carved bloodstone depicting the Roman sacrifice in front of Apollo,in
Agate, Gold
Georgian Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850s 14k Yellow Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio ring, featuring a portrait of an Ancient
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Georgian Gold Garnet Intaglio Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A rectangular cut cornered garnet matrix, intaglio engraved with a coat of arms, with a coronet of
Garnet, Gold
Vintage 18K Carnelian Crest Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features a large oval carnelian intaglio seal. Measurements
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
RING in 18kt yellow gold with a pivoting octagonal bezel, set with a bloodstone intaglio depicting
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tassie Glass Intaglio Ring English 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Intaglio depicting a dancing Faun. Mounted in 18k gold. the intaglio measuring 24 x 20
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Sold|$21,523
Antique Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Owl Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The carnelian intaglio depicting the owl with 18kt yellow gold setting. Size : 7
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold and Intaglio Agate Bloodstone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Intaglio bloodstone depicting the warrior in front at the snake and the vase, mounted is 18kt
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$41,851
Late 18th Century Carved Sapphire Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Neoclassical carved sapphire intaglio, depicting Eros and Dolphin mounted in yellow gold. The top
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming 18 karat gold ring has been set with an oval carnelian intaglio featuring the bust of
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18kt Yellow Gold and Agate Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, adorned with an intaglio engraved with a Cupid. Ring size: 6 1/4. P. Gross: 6.5g
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intaglio Agate Ring Medium Size 18 Carat Gold
Located in Milano, MI
Particular intaglio ring in bicolour agate and set in 14ct gold. Probably of American provenance
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$17,850
Leda and the Swan Intaglio Ring, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and rare 18th-century ring features a chalcedony intaglio bezel-set in an 18K rose
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Kieselstein Cord Ring 18k Gold Green Tourmaline Intaglio
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 18.8 Grams RING SIZE: 7 MEASUREMENT: Top - 3/8" x 9/16" HALLMARKS: 1992, Kieselstein-Cord, 18K, 750
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An unusual gents intaglio dress ring crafted from yellow gold and set with a carved deep red
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman First Century AD Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
An ancient amethyst intaglio representing three sacrifice tools: knife, jug and ladle I Century AD
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved Carnelian Family Crest Intaglio Flip Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, the ring features a double-sided carnelian intaglio held within a gold bezel. The design of the ring
Carnelian, 14k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Emerald Magical Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Emerald intaglio depicting Esculapio and magical inscription on the back. Setting in 18kt yellow
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,900 / item
Chushev Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Sterling Silver Swivel Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto blue chalcedony gemstone and features a boy
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Ancient Roman Amethyst Intaglio Magical Gryllos Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
, with a grotesque personality is known as “gryllos” and this detail can suggest that the intaglio is
Amethyst, Gold
A large and impressive Georgian agate intaglio ring
Located in Firenze, IT
shaped bezel with agate intaglio engraved with a coat of arms surmounted by a crown and flanked by two
Agate, 18k Gold
Helen Woodhull Roman Intaglio 22 Karat Ring, 1981
By Helen Woodhull
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage gold and steel coin ring by artist-jeweler Helen Woodhull. The 1' x 3/4" 22k hand finished
22k Gold
Emerald Intaglio Ring Late 18th Century With Griffin
Located in Firenze, IT
century composite, ring size 8 1/4 Weight : 19,7gr. Size of bezel : 15mm x 21mm Follow on instagram
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Octagonal Carnelian Saturn Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
shank, 1.8cm high, ring size 6 1/2
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Intaglio on Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Imposing man signet ring, it is closed set of an
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.