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 and charming scene: Eros, depicted as a youthful winged figure, is shown placing a...
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 blackened silver and gold setting in which is set a splendid Roman intaglio, dated ...
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. The intaglio portrays Rooster and Cornucopia. In ancient Greek and Roman societies, t...
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 sides with round cut sapphires and diamonds. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Fing...
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 depicting a winged Eros/Cupid standing on a a chariot pulled by two roosters. Eros, the go...
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 family crest: a rooster holding something (kinda looks like a fish...) in its foot.
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.
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