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
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
DEXTRARUM IUNCTIO Ancient Roman Intaglio Ring 1st-2nd Cent. AD 22 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This Roman intaglio depicts one of the most emblematic gestures of Roman art: the dextrarum iunctio, the joining of right hands. Far more than a simple expression of affection, this ...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k 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
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
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
Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique signet ring features a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a lion. The intaglio is set in a 22kt gold shank, and the shank of the ring dates to the 19th cent...
Carnelian, Gold
Art Deco Egyptian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Satyr and Goat Tassie Oval Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate Art Deco period Egyptian Revival 14K yellow gold dancing satyr and goat Tassie signet ring Early 20th Century Provenance: Private East Coast Collection Size: 6.25 US Condition...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
SILVER AND GOLD BISHOP MEN'S RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO Ring size: 8 ¾ Top size: 16 mm x 14 mm Weight: 16.89 gr. The carving is made of gold and silver and has a carnelian carvi...
Carnelian, Gold, Silver
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
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 Ring size: 7 Weight: 5.2 gr The carving, from Roman times and attributable to the ...
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Garnet Intaglio (1st cent. AD) depicting a Cupid /Eros 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt gold ring has been set with an authentic Roman intaglio, on garnet, which depicts a winged Cupid leaning on a torch. The central stone is surrounded by 18 diamonds for a t...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Gnostic Magical Intaglio Ring in Hematite from the 2nd-3rd Century AD.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd – 3rd century Dimension: 1,6 x 1,0 cm Ring size: 7 Weight: 6,36 gr This magical Roman intaglio, of Gnostic style, dates back to the 2nd-3rd century and is made of hema...
Hematite
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
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
Gold Ring With Hare Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st century Ring size: 7 ¾ Dimensions (cameo): 1,9 x 1,4 cm Weight: 5,27 gr This delightful pink agate cameo of Roman production dates back to the 1st century and is set in...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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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.
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