Rebus Oval Gents Intaglio Signet Ring

Here we have a marvellous signet ring crafted from a rich 24ct yellow gold. This bold chunky piece showcases a rounded face with a deep detailed intaglio of a naval emblem atop wide ...

Here we have an outstanding signet ring from the world renowned French jewellery designer, Boucheron. This vintage piece has been crafted from platinum and features an oval faceted s...

This is a Vintage 18ct yellow gold signet ring. The ring features an oval face with lightly patterned shoulders. The ring is fully hallmarked 18ct but the date letter has faded. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.6 grams Ring Size: T (61) Face Dimensions: 11.7mm x 11mm Hallmarked: Yes Period: Vintage Box: The Vintage Jeweller...

Here we have a striking signet ring featuring a sensational natural blue sapphire of Ceylon origin. This captivating stone has been expertly carved to showcase a highly detailed depi...

This exquisite ring  are a one-of-a kind execution from the Renaissance era! Featuring 260 round cut diamonds 2.90 ct VS F color and one cabochon natural emerald  8.50 carat total we...

An elegant 18ct yellow gold signet ring featuring an oval head intricately engraved with an intaglio family crest. The ring bears the Edinburgh assay office hallmark, along with the...

This incredible, rare gold ring dates from the 12th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set within a typical Seljuk tapered rectangular bezel with a four-pronged gold setting soldered to the outside of the bezel. Applied and pierced arabesque designs are placed at the bottom of each prong which also reinforce the joints. Further applied gold Seljuk ornamentation decorates the band, including two gold birds and a highly decorative vestigial sprued bottom (back-knob) from the casting. The gold mount itself is also ornately and intricately chased and nielloed with arabesque patterns. Remarkably, the niello work remains in exceptional condition, and can still be seen on the underside of the bezel which is decorated with a lattice pattern. The carnelian intaglio seal is flat cut base with bevelled sides. This shape was predominantly used in the seals from the 8th to 11th century. The seal is engraved with angular Kufic script with forked terminals which dates the seal to the 9th-12th centuries (Porter, 2011). For similar referenced examples in museums and notable collections, see final photos, in particular item 26 in ‘Islamic Rings and Gems: the Benjamin Zucker Collection’ (1987). UK size K, US size 5.25 The ring weighs 9.19 grams and is crafted in high-karat gold (21K gold). The carnelian stone measures 11mm x 8mm x 3mm. The hollow box bezel measures 16mm x 10mm and protrudes 7mm from the base. This museum-grade ring is a rare survivor, most existing examples have some damage to the ring, intaglio or niello - this is a scarce example in superb, original condition. The Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins, became the new rulers of eastern Islamic lands following the defeat of the powerful Ghaznavids at the Battle of Dandanakan (1040). Under the Seljuk sultanate, which spanned from the 11th to the 13th century, goldsmiths and jewellers created works of unparalleled beauty and sophistication. Seljuk jewellery...

A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval cornelian measuring 21 x 18mm, seal-engraved with a classic male head, bearded and in profile, in a yel...