EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
An exceptional ring set with an authentic Roman intaglio in red jasper, finely engraved with a rare
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Blackened Silver & Gold ring with Roman Green Jasper Rooster Intaglio 2nd A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Ring size: 7 Top size: 21 mm Weight: 7,68 gr The ring consists of a
Jasper, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring depicting Rooster and Cornucopia
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt Gold ring features an authentic Roman carnelian intaglio from the 1st-2nd century AD
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Italian Micromosaic Sapphire Gold Rooster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval cut mosaic plaque depicting a rooster, on blue ground within a bezel decorated at the
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring depicting God Eros and roosters
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold ring, handmade by our goldsmiths, an authentic Roman carnelian intaglio
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian Rooster Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An interesting Edwardian era Signet Ring, modelled in 18k gold and carved with an English heraldic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 14x11mm Weight: 5.1g
Carnelian, Gold
Amor Vincit Omnia Lovers Roman Signet Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a silver replica of a roman seal of man and woman with auspicious inscription set in 18K yellow gold. HISTORY Amor Vinci...
Yellow Gold, Silver
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 gr The ring is characterized by a nicolo from the Roman era, dating back to the ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signet ring with carnelian 9.8 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold signet ring set with carnelian - size US 10.5 - EU 20.25(64) Detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide by 0.4 cm high ring size 20.25 (64). ring can...
Carnelian, 14k Gold
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules
Located in London, GB
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Goddess Victoria Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, authentic, silver "quinarius" coin from the Roman Republic 89 BC, is set simply with a hammered bezel and hammered graduated shank in this ancient-inspired Steven Battel...
18k Gold
Byzantine Gold Ring With A Topaz Intaglio With A Bust Of Christ 7th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 7th century Top size: 27 x 24 mm Ring size: 6.5 Weight: 8 gr The Byzantine ring dates to the 7th century and is characterized by a contemporary yellow gold setting, made w...
Topaz, Gold, 22k 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 frame with side braids. In the center, instead, is carved a gryllos, therefore, a doub...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Erotic Garnet Intaglio Ring Late 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 17th century Top size: 18mm Ring size: 8 Weight: 19 This XVII century erotic garnet intaglio, made of 18 carat gold, represents a peculiar erotic scene which is supposed ...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
18ct Gold, Round Engraved Bloodstone Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1915
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bloodstone Engraved Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 A classic signet ring featuring a round bloodstone, finely engraved with a heraldic crest. Th...
Gold, 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
22 Karat Gold Ring with Ancient Silver Coin
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat ring with authentic ancient silver Drachma of Alexander the Great of Macedonia The Alexander coin has Herakles (or Hercules as the Romans called him) on the front (obverse)....
Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Ancient 22ct Gold Ring With An Etruscan Scarab
Located in Firenze, IT
A gold ring with a scarab of a bull. Etruscan, 4th - 5th Century BC. Ring size 8 The scarab measures 2cm x 1,4cm x 1.2cm The gold ring is original.
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
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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