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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

piece. At the heart of the design is an oval intaglio, engraved in the ancient Roman style to portray

Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck
Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck

Antique Roman Agate Intaglio Ring 18 Karat Gold Symbol of Fortune and Good Luck

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This 18 karat gold ring is set with a deep brown agate intaglio. The roman intaglio dates from the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ
Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ

Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ

Located in Chicago, IL

Roman Empire, circa 400–500 AD This small yet very fine early Christian ring is crafted in high

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Vintage 1960s 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Vintage 1960s 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Vintage 1960s 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Towson, MD

the elegant simplicity of the ring making the intaglio the main feature. Currently a finger size 10

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow 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

Judith Ripka, Citrine Intaglio and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka, Citrine Intaglio and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka, Citrine Intaglio and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold

By Judith Ripka

Located in Chicago, IL

This stunning ring designed by Judith Ripka in a Roman revival style is centered around one oval

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Gnostic Hematite Intaglio Ring in 18k Gold, 2nd-3rd Century Italy
Gnostic Hematite Intaglio Ring in 18k Gold, 2nd-3rd Century Italy

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Brown Glass Intaglio by 'Hecker'
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Brown Glass Intaglio by 'Hecker'

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Brown Glass Intaglio by 'Hecker'

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

similarities to period depictions of him and likely is showing the famous Roman general. This ring is a one of

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Oval Onyx Intaglio Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Oval Onyx Intaglio Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Oval Onyx Intaglio Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

history, artistry, and contemporary fashion, this Roman soldier intaglio cocktail ring stands as a

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring
A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring

A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring

Located in London, GB

A Roman intaglio gold hardstone ring, the oval shaped rose-quartz measuring 1.4 x 1.1cm, deep

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Dome Rings

Materials

22k Gold

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

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 Gold Roman Intaglio Ring
Antique Gold Roman Intaglio Ring

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, 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

Greco-Roman Intaglio circa 300 BC English Georgian Ring Mount circa 1800 Price: $ 4500

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

Justitia, the Roman Goddess of Justice, is seated naked and holding the Scales of Justice in her

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman Antique Intaglio Ring
Ancient Roman Antique Intaglio Ring

Ancient Roman Antique Intaglio Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Ancient Roman carved agate intaglio ring depicting an ant. The shank is in a stir-up shaped, common

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier More Rings

Materials

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

Roman cabochon intaglio in garnet, set in a strikingly pure, rounded modern mount. A wreathed young man

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Marriage Ring, in 18k Gold and Jasper
Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Marriage Ring, in 18k Gold and Jasper

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Marriage Ring, in 18k Gold and Jasper

Located in New York, NY

engagement ring by Victoria Strigini, in 18k yellow gold with a high-shine finish, featuring a Roman intaglio

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Wedding Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k 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

carries an original antique stone seal. The intaglio is ancient Roman set in a later ring and is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio in 18k Gold Oeuf au Plat Ring
Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio in 18k Gold Oeuf au Plat Ring

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio in 18k Gold Oeuf au Plat Ring

Located in New York, NY

century AD Roman intaglio in agate, set in the designer's signature Oeuf au Plat mount: a strikingly pure

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Solitaire Rings

Materials

Agate, 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

Renaissance ring with Roman horse intaglio Ring: Western Europe, c. 1580-90, Roman intaglio: 1st

Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel

Carnelian Intaglio Rose Gold Ring
Carnelian Intaglio Rose Gold Ring

Carnelian Intaglio Rose Gold Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

Whisked away to ancient times! This Roman inspired carnelian intaglio is set into 14k rose gold

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k 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

Weight: 8.6g Dimensions of head: 1.2cm wide x 1.5cm long Origin: Roman Intaglio circa 2/3 century AD

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

with an intaglio depicting a Roman soldier in profile. The ring is finally decorated with Greek frieze

Category

1990s French Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring of Helios
Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring of Helios

Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring of Helios

Located in Stamford, CT

A remarkable and original ancient Roman ring c. 3rd or 4th century A.D. is set with a heliotrope

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Roman Intaglio Ring of Diana
Antique Roman Intaglio Ring of Diana

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

Category

20th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

2rd Century AD Roman Bloodstone Intaglio Ring

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Finger Ring Intaglio, 1st Century AD
Ancient Roman Gold Finger Ring Intaglio, 1st Century AD

Ancient Roman Gold Finger Ring Intaglio, 1st Century AD

Located in Aspen, CO

intaglio. Overall, this ancient Roman intaglio ring is in fine condition.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Ring with Neptune
Ancient Roman Ring with Neptune

Ancient Roman Ring with Neptune

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptionally rare and crafted in the 1st or 2nd century CE, this banded agate Roman intaglio ring

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Solitaire Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Ring c.2nd Century AD
Ancient Roman Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Ring c.2nd Century AD

Ancient Roman Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Ring c.2nd Century AD

Located in Chicago, IL

grooves resembling fluted shafts of the classical columns. An ancient Roman intaglio ring with ribbed

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

An ancient Roman carnelian intaglio ringstone, circa 1st-2nd century AD, is mounted in a modern

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Gold And Ancient Roman Imperial Intaglio of Roman Goddess Salus Ring
Gold And Ancient Roman Imperial Intaglio of Roman Goddess Salus Ring

Gold And Ancient Roman Imperial Intaglio of Roman Goddess Salus Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Roman goddess Salus. Bezel 1.5 x 1.3 cm. Ring size 59. Weight 4.43 g. Salus (Latin: salus, "safety

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring
Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring

Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring

Located in New Orleans, LA

center of this ring hails from the Roman Empire. Displaying a rich red color and carved with the image of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Ring with Jasper Intaglio
Ancient Roman Ring with Jasper Intaglio

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Nicolo Intaglio Portrait of Hercules Ring
Roman Nicolo Intaglio Portrait of Hercules Ring

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Neptune Intaglio
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Neptune Intaglio

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Roman Green Jasper Intaglio Ring
Roman Green Jasper Intaglio Ring

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold

Silver Gold Roman Emperor Intaglio Men’s Ring
Silver Gold Roman Emperor Intaglio Men’s Ring

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Janus
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Janus

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Agate Gold Intaglio Ring
Roman Agate Gold Intaglio Ring

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Large Roman Gold Gryllos Intaglio Ring
Large Roman Gold Gryllos Intaglio Ring

Large Roman Gold Gryllos Intaglio Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A high carat gold Roman ring with the intaglio of a gryllos. Grylloi are fantasy creatures that

Category

Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Roman Sassanian Lapis Intaglio Ring, circa 600 AD
Ancient Roman Sassanian Lapis Intaglio Ring, circa 600 AD

Ancient Roman Sassanian Lapis Intaglio Ring, circa 600 AD

Located in Stamford, CT

The beaded shank and face of this magnificent Roman Sassanian ring c. 600 AD, is set in high carat

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio Ring Circa 2nd Century AD
Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio Ring Circa 2nd Century AD

Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio Ring Circa 2nd Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

Silver and gold ring, adorned with Roman intaglio depicting putto in profile. Ring size: 7 Weight

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

Ancient Roman 2rd Century AD intaglio with Minerva. Set to centre with an oval carnelian intaglio

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient 3rd Century AD Roman Empire Jasper Good Luck Intaglio Ring
Ancient 3rd Century AD Roman Empire Jasper Good Luck Intaglio Ring

Ancient 3rd Century AD Roman Empire Jasper Good Luck Intaglio Ring

Located in Braintree, GB

Ancient 3rd Century AD Roman Empire Jasper Good Luck Intaglio Ring. Jasper intaglio is depicting a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Roman Minerva intaglio ring, circa 3rd-4th century AD
Ancient Roman Minerva intaglio ring, circa 3rd-4th century AD

Ancient Roman Minerva intaglio ring, circa 3rd-4th century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

ring, finger size 7, 14mm length of intaglio

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Roman Intaglio Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate roman intaglio ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 80 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a roman intaglio 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. Finding an appealing roman intaglio ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Barry Brinker, DUBINI and Bulgari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A roman intaglio ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Carnelian rings, from our inventory of 31, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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. When shopping for a roman intaglio ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Roman Intaglio Ring?

On average, a roman intaglio ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,833, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $46,673 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Roman Intaglio Ring
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An intaglio is used for stamping a positive imprint on a wax seal which identifies and authenticates the letter on which it was pressed. In the Roman Empire, intaglios could be carved out of precious stones such as amethyst or garnet. Shop a collection of intaglios from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Intaglios can be made out of a wide variety of materials, which include plastic, stone or glass. Intaglios, which are designs engraved into a material, can be practical or used for decorative purposes. You can shop a collection of intaglio artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    Finger rings were a sign of wealth, status, and knowledge in Ancient Rome. The Romans wore multiple rings at once and favored showy examples. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic Roman rings from some of the world’s top sellers.