Roman Gold Finger Ring with Eagle Intaglio, circa 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Roman gold finger ring with eagle intaglio. Set with an impressive oval cornelian intaglio of an eagle with outstretched wings in a fine closed back Roman set setting with intricate ...
Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
On the opposite side, facing to the right, there is the beak of an eagle, symbol of power and strength. Period:I-III century Ring size: 8 Weight: 12gr
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
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
Roman Carnelian Intaglio 2nd-3rd Cent.AD Depicting 2 Eagles 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A Roman intaglio on carnelian (2nd-3rd cent.AD ) has been set in this ring , depicting 2 eagles with laurel wreaths.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Roman Intaglio '2nd Cent.AD' Depicting an Eagle and a Cornucopia 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold ring was set an authentic Roman intaglio (2nd century AD) on carnelian, which depicts an eagle and a cornucopia (horn of plenty), allegorical and votive depiction....
18k Gold
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Eagle and Cornucopia Gold and Emeralds Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold and emerald ring there is an authentic Roman intaglio (2nd century AD) on carnelian, which depicts an eagle and a cornucopia (horn of plenty), allegorical and voti...
Carnelian, Emerald, 18k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Eagle Gemstone, 4th Century AD
Located in Sofia, BG
A gold finger ring with granules to the shoulders, disc plaque with applied filigree collar, cell with inset green jasper cloison, intaglio eagle gripping a serpent, military standar...
Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Legionary Signet Ring with an Eagle Carnelian Intaglio
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Gold Legionary Signet Ring with an Eagle Carnelian Intaglio Ca. 100-300 AD, An Ancient Roman Legionary gold ring of round, flat-section hoop expanding to a large, ova...
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,841
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in PARIS, FR
Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...
Yellow Gold
$64,623
W 1.13 in L 18.9 in
Antique French Ch. Fontana & Cie Diamond Tiara Necklace Silver Upon Gold, c 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique, French, diamond fringe tiara necklace, by Ch. Fontana & Cie, with the front section comprising a fringe of graduating pendants, linked at the top with rose-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
Diamond
Antique Edwardian Large Chinese Carved Jade, Natural Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Edwardian period natural carved reticulated apple green Chinese jade ring with a Laurel leaf gold crest surrounded by natural seed pearls and a beautifully engraved 14K ...
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $2,625 / 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 Scorpio holding a moon and star circa 3rd Century A.D. in 18kt yellow gold. HISTOR...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
BVLGARI Tronchetto Fluted Tourmaline Yellow Gold.Ring Sz 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Bvlgari ring from the iconic Tronchetto collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a fluted green tourmaline. Made in Italy circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.70" ...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating snake ring fashioned during the Victorian period. Crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold, this piece showcases a coiled serpent motif with neatly engraved, d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket from the late 19th Century set in 9K gold. Inlaid hardstones form a floral design in turquoise, alabaster and agate on an onyx base. Glass locket on back...
Onyx, 9k Gold
$13,463
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Christian Dior by John Galliano Two-tone Purple Silk Evening Dress, SS 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano floor-length double-layer evening dress in two-tone purple silk, comprising an inner layer in deep purple silk and overlaid in sheer bias-cut silk chi...
Roberto Cavalli Sheer Gold Sequin Evening Gown Spring 2017 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Gold sequin evening gown with feathers. Beautiful deep V neckline, Leather Laces. Zips on the side. Spring/Summer 2017 Size 40IT
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.
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