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Niello Used

Fleur de Lis Motif Silver and Niello Medieval Ring 1300 - 1400
Fleur de Lis Motif Silver and Niello Medieval Ring 1300 - 1400

Fleur de Lis Motif Silver and Niello Medieval Ring 1300 - 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

Beyond jewelry, niello was also used to embellish arms and armor.

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Niello Used

Materials

Silver, Niello

Cuervo Y Sobrinos Havana Sterling Silver and Niello Tonneau Shaped from 1915
Cuervo Y Sobrinos Havana Sterling Silver and Niello Tonneau Shaped from 1915

Cuervo Y Sobrinos Havana Sterling Silver and Niello Tonneau Shaped from 1915

Located in Long Beach, CA

This piece done with fixed wire lugs is done in Sterling Silver with a Kiln Fired Niello inlay. Niello is ancient art form used in swords and armament for decoration.

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1910s Swiss Art Deco Niello Used

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Fantastic Extra Long Victorian Niello Chain
Fantastic Extra Long Victorian Niello Chain

Fantastic Extra Long Victorian Niello Chain

Located in New York, NY

Niello is made using inlay with copper and silver.

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1870s British Victorian Niello Used

Materials

Gold, Silver

Gilded Silver Niello Bowl, Thailand, circa 1870
Gilded Silver Niello Bowl, Thailand, circa 1870

Gilded Silver Niello Bowl, Thailand, circa 1870

Located in Torino, IT

Possibly, it was acquired during colonial times from Malaysia where Thai niello work was used and appreciated by local Malays, and then brought to the UK.

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19th Century Thai Niello Used

Renaissance Tabernacle Front - Tuscany, first half of the 16th century
Renaissance Tabernacle Front - Tuscany, first half of the 16th century

Renaissance Tabernacle Front - Tuscany, first half of the 16th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

This tabernacle was made with the same technique used for the floor of San Miniato al Monte also called “a risparmio” (literally saving technique) in contraposition to the “a campitu...

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Niello Used

Materials

Stone

Antique Russian Silver Floral Niello Snuff Pill Trinket Box Dated 1836 Moscow
Antique Russian Silver Floral Niello Snuff Pill Trinket Box Dated 1836 Moscow

Antique Russian Silver Floral Niello Snuff Pill Trinket Box Dated 1836 Moscow

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Later, Veliky Ustyug in North Russia, Tula and Moscow produced high quality pictorial niello pieces such as snuff boxes in contemporary styles such as Rococo and Neoclassicism in the...

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1830s Russian Niello Used

Materials

Silver

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

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

Located in London, GB

Seljuk jewellery was known for its intricate patterns, delicate niello and filigree work, and use of precious gemstones.

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15th Century and Earlier Asian Niello Used

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Antique Gold Seljuk 12th Century Ring Carnelian Intaglio Kufic Islamic Signet
Antique Gold Seljuk 12th Century Ring Carnelian Intaglio Kufic Islamic Signet

Antique Gold Seljuk 12th Century Ring Carnelian Intaglio Kufic Islamic Signet

Located in London, GB

Seljuk jewellery was known for its intricate patterns, delicate niello and filigree work, and use of precious gemstones.

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15th Century and Earlier Niello Used

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

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Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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1880s Niello Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm...

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1930s American Art Deco Niello Used

Materials

14k Gold

Mappin & Webb 9Ct. Solid Gold Watch with Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1922
Mappin & Webb 9Ct. Solid Gold Watch with Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1922

Mappin & Webb 9Ct. Solid Gold Watch with Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1922

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Mappin & Webb STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1922 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 23mm MOVEMENT / C...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Niello Used

Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez
Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez

Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of the Lady with a Fan English School, second half 20th century after Diego Velazquez's (1599-1660) original painting oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 36 x 28 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Niello Used

Materials

Oil

18th Century French Oil Painting Tavern Scene Interior Merry Making Figures
18th Century French Oil Painting Tavern Scene Interior Merry Making Figures

18th Century French Oil Painting Tavern Scene Interior Merry Making Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Merry Makers in the Tavern French School, 18th century oil on canvas canvas: 8 x 11 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: good and sound condition

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18th Century Old Masters Niello Used

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross

Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross

Located in New York, NY

Fine, museum quality unusual early Byzantine 6th-8th Century AD amulet ring with a hidden cross. High circular flower form bezel with a domed top set with a superb cabochon garnet ge...

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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Niello Used

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790
Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790

Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790

Located in Napoli, IT

Monumental Georgian Statement Outstanding and utterly beautiful this rare example from the Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Comes to us in fine original, wearable, condition Flat wide c...

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Late 18th Century European Georgian Niello Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Hellenistic 22k Gold Signet Ring with Ruler Bust, Greece, Circa 300 BC
Hellenistic 22k Gold Signet Ring with Ruler Bust, Greece, Circa 300 BC

Hellenistic 22k Gold Signet Ring with Ruler Bust, Greece, Circa 300 BC

Located in Firenze, IT

Ca. 300 - 100 BC A gold finger ring with a slender, rounded hoop expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, the field edged by a beaded border and bearing in relief the right-facin...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Hellenistic Niello Used

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant
Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant

Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare pendant was made in Saint Petersburg between 1904 and 1908 by Carl Blank, jeweler of the Russian Imperial Court and Tsar Nicholas II. The pendant is finely crafted in matt...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Niello Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 200 AD This impressive Roman ring is crafted from solid gold of approximately 21.28 karats and features broad, tapering shoulders – a form popular in the early 3rd century AD ...

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15th Century and Earlier Niello Used

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Silver

Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD

Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD

Located in Chicago, IL

Roman Empire, circa 1st century AD This large hollow gold ring features a carnelian intaglio set in a raised broad bezel. The intaglio is engraved with the Roman goddess Minerva. She...

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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Niello Used

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Important Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch/Ring
Important Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch/Ring

Important Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch/Ring

Located in London, GB

An Important Victorian yellow sapphire and diamond brooch/ring, the natural sapphire weighing 31.58 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Sri Lankan origin with no indic...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Niello Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Located in London, GB

We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...

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1890s Victorian Niello Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell

Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...

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Early 1900s American Belle Époque Niello Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Medieval Sapphire and Emerald Ring, circa 1200-1500
Medieval Sapphire and Emerald Ring, circa 1200-1500

Medieval Sapphire and Emerald Ring, circa 1200-1500

Located in London, GB

Medieval sapphire and emerald ring. Set to centre with a hexagonal cabochon natural sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 2.30 carats, further set w...

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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Niello Used

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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Niello Used For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the niello used you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, gold and niello. You can easily find a 29 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a niello used from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic niello used over the years, but those made by Longines and Kary Adam are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A niello used of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring tourmaline, from our inventory of 8, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a niello used, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Niello Used?

The price for a niello used starts at $110 and tops out at $74,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,398.