Antique Collection of Italian Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios
Located in London, GB
Antique collection of Italian Grand Tour plaster intaglios Italian, Early 19th Century Height
Plaster
Gnostic Hematite Intaglio Ring in 18k Gold, 2nd-3rd Century Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman intaglio, of Gnostic style, dates back to the 2nd-3rd century and is made of hematite: the
Hematite
Roman Hollow Intaglio Ring circa 3rd century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: III century Ring size: 8 ½ Weight: 5,61 gr L’intaglio di epoca romana, ascrivibile al III
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Roman Heliotrope Syncretic Intaglio — Anubis with the Dioscuri
Located in London, GB
What makes this piece unique or special? This extraordinary intaglio represents one of the rarest
Jasper
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped hands. Each hand
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Roman Jasper Intaglio set in Ancient Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 9 x 13 mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8,30 gr The intaglio of the second
Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold
Silver Intaglio Ring With Roman Divinity 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 3rd – 4th Century A.D Provenance: Italy Ring size: 5 Weight: 7 gr The Roman intaglio
Silver
Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Blackened Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD Top size 25mm Size: 7 3/4 Weight 18,58gr.
Silver
From $2,675 / item
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Sphinx Agate Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
Italian origin, intaglios, stones with a hollow-cut design, were known as far back as the 4th millennium
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Green Jasper Intaglio Pendant Depicting Mercury 17th century
Located in Firenze, IT
The pendant is made of green jasper and framed in a gold and diamond setting. The intaglio
Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
aimed at enhancing the central jasper intaglio, in which a depiction of Abraxas, a Gnostic solar deity
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Silver Intaglio Men's Ring with Roman Profile Portrait 1st-3rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st-3rd century AD Top size: 21 mm Size 9 ½ Weight 18.84 gr The intaglio of Roman
Silver
LION Roman Jasper Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18kt gold ring features an authentic Roman yellow jasper intaglio, dating back to the 1st–2nd
Jasper, 18k Gold
A Roman Gnostic Intaglio In Agate 3rd Century AD Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A very interesting gnostic intaglio made on a dark grey mottled agate. The front shows two snakes
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Top size: 17 mm x 15 mm Size:8 1/4 Weight: 16.67 gr The Roman carving, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, is made of carnelian and is set in a modern...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Brown Glass Intaglio by 'Hecker'
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This excellent example of intaglio carving dates to Italy during the 1770s. The oval carved glass
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 characterized by an ancient Roman nicolo, dating back to around the 1st-2nd century, set in a ...
Agate, Gold
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Convex Rock Crystal Roman Intaglio Ring of Jupiter 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period:2-3rd Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 1/2 Weight: 12.82 gr The ring features a
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
A Roman Ring With A Intaglio Nicolo Minerva 1st Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A ROMAN INTAGLIO NICOLO with MINERVA 1ST CENTURY AD Period: I - II century A.D. Top size: 14.5 mm
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Black Agate Intaglio Cocidius Mounted In Gold Ring 3ND Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman black agate intaglio showing Cocidius in a gold ring made of elaborate filigreed wires on a
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Pair of Gilded Italian Capitals With Corinthian-Ionic Intaglio 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Gilded 1800s Gilded Capitals in carved poplar wood, originally part of a larger decorative complex. Of composite style, Ionic and Corinthian, they have under the abacus in th...
Gold Leaf
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cherub Angel Intaglio Pendant Necklace Topaz 14 Karat Gold 3.5 Inches Venetian
By Tagliamonte
Located in New York, NY
, 14K, Italy, and numbered with a star 1385 VI. The top intaglio features a romantic image of two
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
The Roman intaglio of the I-III century is made of carnelian and is inserted in an ancient gold
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Dionysus and Apollo Roman Carnelian Intaglio (1st-2nd cent. AD) 22 Kt Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This ring, handcrafted by our goldsmiths in 22 kt gold, features an authentic carnelian stone from the 1st-2nd century AD, depicting two male figures: Dionysus on the left and Apollo...
Carnelian, 22k Gold
CASTOR AND POLLUX Roman Jasper Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 22 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 22kt gold ring features an authentic Roman yellow jasper intaglio, dating from the 1st–2nd
Jasper, 22k Gold
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Arione Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
intaglio is made of carnelian and set in a early 20th Century 18 carat gold setting with a groove that
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Paleo Christian 22kt Gold Ring With An Amethyst Intaglio 4th Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 4th century Ring size: US 6 Top size: 23mm x 26mm Weight: 12.3 gr The 4th-century early Christian ring features a 22-carat gold setting and an amethyst carving depicting a f...
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Sea Hare And Shell
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 3rd century Ring size: 7 Weight: 4 gr The Roman intaglio of the Third century is made of
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Blackened Silver & Gold ring with Roman Green Jasper Rooster Intaglio 2nd A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
blackened silver and gold setting in which is set a splendid Roman intaglio, dated to the 2nd century, in
Jasper, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Amethyst Intaglio depicting a Bearded Man, 3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
hoop which rests upon flat polygonal shoulders. A round bezel secures the amethyst intaglio. Size: 9 1
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
Blackened Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late XVIII century Top size: 12 mm Ring size: 21 Weight: 19gr. Silver and 18kt Yellow Gold Ring L’anello, realizzato in oro 18 carati e argento, presenta un’agata grigia da...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Agate Roman Intaglio 1st-2nd cent.AD 18kt Gold Ring depicting Nike with Snake
Located in Roma, IT
two layer agate intaglio dating back to the 1st-2nd century AD. The intaglio depicts the goddess Nike
Agate, Gold
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
Chalcedony, Silver
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of an Eagle's Head 1st century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: I century A.D. Ring size: 4,5 Weight: 3,4 gr The Roman ring dates around the 1st century and is characterised by a yellow gold frame in which a cabochon garnet is adjourned,...
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt gold ring features an authentic Roman carnelian (1st–2nd century AD) engraved with a depiction of a heron. Elegant, slender, and unmistakable, herons have long been common...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Dubini Scorpio Hoop Yellow Gold Silver Gnostic Gem Intaglio Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
gnostic intaglio with a Scorpio holding a moon and star circa 3rd Century A.D. set in 18kt yellow gold
18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$25,000
Antique Gold Roman Intaglio Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Ring with Intaglio of Mars Roman, 4th century AD, intaglio 3rd century AD Gold, nicolo
Onyx, Gold
Unavailable|$7,546
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
Carnelian, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Intaglios with Classical Themes in Gilt Neoclassical Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian intaglio impressions each mounted in a new rectangular giltwood frame
Plaster, Glass
Sold|$1,600 / set
Set of 4 Framed Classical Intaglios, Late 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of four classical-style white intaglios, each mounted in a contrasting octagonal wood frame
Wood
19th-C. Italian Grand Tour Neo-Classical Style Framed For Walls Intaglios - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of 19th century Italian framed neo-classical style Grand Tour intaglios
Felt, Plaster, Poplar, Lacquer
Italian Blue Intaglio Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
by Italian designer Marcello Fontana.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Blue Intaglio Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
by Italian designer Marcello Fontana.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ebonised Framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A comprehensive collection of Italian Grand Tour intaglios of various sizes, Circa 1820 in date
Damask, Plaster
1960's Palladio framed group of intaglios of classical figures
Located in Palm Springs, CA
back at some point. It is hexagonal in shape and features eight intaglios of what look like classical
Wood
Italian Blue Intaglio Angel Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
is set with an intaglio on glass paste representing a standing angel. The clasp is a gooseneck with
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold|$4,000
Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring of Helios
Located in Stamford, CT
intaglio showing Helios, God of the Sun tests at least 18 Kt gold. Helios holds a whip with which to drive
Agate, 18k 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
Sold|$5,338
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Janus
Located in Firenze, IT
An ancient Roman carnelian intaglio ringstone, circa 1st-2nd century AD, is mounted in a Etruscan
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$13,049
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
Vesta Roman Carnelian Intaglio 2nd-3rd Cent.AD 18 Kt Gold Ring Made in Italy
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 Kt gold ring, an authentic Roman carnelian (II-III century AD) has been set, depicting the goddess Vesta, with the bronze tripod (where the sacred fire is kept) in her lef...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
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
Silver Gold Roman Emperor Intaglio Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a roman emperor, 18kt yellow gold and silver. Top size 21mm x 18mm With maker’s mark Firenze Ring size 10 Gross weight: 21gr.
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.