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Stone Cut: Uncut
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
A magical gold ring set with a jasper Abraxas stone intaglio. Roman, 2nd-3rd Century AD. The ancient intaglio measures 1.6cm x 1.2 cm. The ring size is 8 US. Weight: 7.98gr. There...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo depicting a bust of a laureate emperor facing left, 18th century. On three-layer agate. H. 2.6 cm Size: 12 Weight: 24,58gr.
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
A magical gold ring set with a jasper Abraxas stone intaglio. Roman, 2nd-3rd Century AD. The ancient intaglio measures 1.4 x 1.1cm. The ring size is 8 US. Weight: 6.8gr. Abraxas w...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold

Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
L’intaglio romano del I-III secolo è realizzato in corniola ed è inserito in una montatura antica in oro con intrecci laterali. Al centro, invece, è intagliato un gryllos, quindi, un...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
The 2nd century ring has a gold frame with two grooves and gold globules welded to the upper junction, where is set a Roman cameo in agate, depicting a fish. This is a subject that w...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Roman Jasper Intaglio set in Ancient Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 9 x 13 mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8,30 gr The intaglio of the second century of Roman production, depicts the profile of a male figure wearing a radiate...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold

Roman Grasshopper Garnet Intaglio set in a Gold Ring 1st century
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman intaglio of the first century in garnet, mounted in 22kt gold, depicts a grasshopper, an unusual and rare representation. In antiquity, the grasshopper was also known as "fai...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold

A Cameo on Agate depicting the profile of Omphale signed Filippo Rega 1761-1833
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo, made of agate, represents Omphale, a character from Greek mythology who, according to some sources, was queen of Lydia after the death of her husband. Omphale is depicted ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Jewish Rock Crystal Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A carved rock crystal is embedded in the contemporary frame of the 18th-century ring. The stone has a stylized engraving that is difficult to comprehend, but it could be linked to a ...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

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...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

2nd Century Roman Red Jasper Intaglio of Minerva Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The jasper intaglio is attributable to the Roman production of the 2nd century and has an engraving depicting Minerva, goddess of wisdom and right war, as well as protector of artisa...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of Fortuna 1st – 3rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
An Ancient Roman hollow gold finger ring, with expanding shoulders, and an oval bezel, set with an exquisitely engraved carnelian intaglio. Fortuna is depicted on the intaglio, she ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Gold Ring With Rabbit Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A hardstone with a rabbit in pinkish agate in gold collet settings. Roman cameo of a rabbit that was carved around 100AD. The rabbit symbolize fertility, a...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Large 19th Century Agate Cameo Memento Mori Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptional antique gold ring, with an agate cameo depicting a skull and a snake. The work is probably Italian and dates from the first half of the 19th century. Top size: 35mm Fin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo on lapis lazuli from the Roman period, circa 2nd century, depicting Cupid turned sideways. The conditions are excellent. The setting is 18kt gold, probably contemporary in the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Arione Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval intaglio engraved with a balance surmounted by the profile of Arione, son of Poseidon, flanked by two dolphins. The myth presents Arione as an important cither musician, saved ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Agate Cameo Ring Depicting Eurydice 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 17th century Provenance: Italy Dimensions (cameo): 22 mm Ring size: 7  Weight: 18 gr Questo cammeo della fine del XVII secolo è realizzato in agata e inserito in una mo...
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17th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

c1880 18K Carnelian Agate unengraved signet ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
An unusual antique heraldic signet ring in an unusual shield shape and set with a layered 2 color carnelian agate. The shoulders are ornamented with a raised repousse pattern, fittin...
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1880s British Art Deco Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Hare And Shell
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 3rd century Ring size: 7 Weight: 4 gr The Roman intaglio of the Third century is made of agate and inserted in a gold frame characterized by a decoration with side volutes t...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Roman Gold Ring with Amethyst Intaglio depicting a Bearded Man, 3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman gold ring depicting a bearded man facing right. The figure is made in a naturalistic manner, with short hair and a beard. He has a detailed face with a long, straight nose. T...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 22k 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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Silver

Roman Carnelian Gryllos Intaglio Set in Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
An oval carnelian intaglio depicting a grylle (bearded man, horse's head and ram). Top size 12mm 18kt Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 7.83gr. Size: 7
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Roman Carnelian Actor Intaglio Set Silver And Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Round intaglio in orange carnelian depicting a seated man holding a mask (probably an actor). Roman art, 2nd - 3rd century. Top size 12mm Blackened silver and 18kt Yellow Gold Rin...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chalcedony Roman Intaglio Ring of Jupiter 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period:2-3rd Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 1/2 Weight: 12.82 gr L’anello presenta una montatura in oro e al centro una cornice d’argento con diamanti taglio rosa, dove...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18ct Gold & Silver Green Jasper Men's Ring With Bird Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
A good quality 18ct gold and silver ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with quite a green jasper that has a carved intaglio of a bird. It is hard to say what type of bird...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th Century Agate Cameo Of A Gryllos
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo depicts four conjoined heads that take the name of gryllos, which means the union of two or more heads of human and animal origin, often with mythological associations and ...
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1790s Italian George III Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

A Roman Gnostic Intaglio In Agate 3rd Century AD Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A very interesting gnostic intaglio made on a dark grey mottled agate. The front shows two snakes whose tails seem to turn into rods(?) which are then held in the mouths of the oppos...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an arrow from her quiver. Diana in Roman an Hellenistic culture was the goddess of wil...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
AGATE INTAGLIO OF MUCIUS SCAEVOLA RING 17TH CENTURY Period: 17th century Top size: 22mm x 18mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8,58 gr The carving, made of agate, features an antiques 18 kt ...
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17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
This 18 Kt gold and silver ring features an authentic neoclassical grey agate 1790's engraved with a depiction of a heron. The legend of the mythical Phoenix is said to originate ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Located in New York, NY
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved seal of a Louis VIII profile within a gold bez...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Late 18th Century Intaglio Carnelian Later Gold Mounted Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval carved carnelian measuring 2.3 x 1.7cm and depicting The silence, rub-over set in gold mount and tapering shoulders, intaglio circa 1790, the mount circa late 20th century, ...
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold And Ovoid Agate Roman Cameo Dog Ring 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II-III century 
Intaglio size: 1.8x1.5 cm 
Ring size: 7 
Weight: 7.16 gr Il cammeo in agata, risalente al periodo imperiale romano del II-III secolo, raffigura un cane sedut...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Late 18th Century Agate Cameo Cicerone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late 18th century white layered agate on a light gray ground, set in a gold frame. Male head with short hair, possibly the Roman orator, politician, writer and philosopher Cicero, ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Easter Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 500 AD An unusual and historically important Byzantine gold (approximately 18.77 Kt) ring, featuring a box-shaped bezel set with a carnelian i...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier. Mounted in 18Kt gold setting Finger size: 7 Diameter of the top: 25 mm Weight: 16.2 gr
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1890s English Victorian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gold Ring With Clasped Hands Amethyst Cameo 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A cameo a pair of clasped hands in amethyst in gold collet settings. The size cameo is 11mm x 9mm Size 7 1/2 Weight: 5.31gr. The clasping of the right hands of a betrothed couple was...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Ancient Roman Medusa Carved Cameo Gold Ring 2nd Century Gem Carving
Located in London, GB
A scarce and small ancient Roman gold Medusa cameo ring, circa 2nd to 3rd century AD. The carved layered onyx gemstone is white in colour and depicts the bust of Medusa engraved wit...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Neoclassical Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of Galba
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 18th Century Weight: 11gr. Top size 15mm Size: 7 L’intaglio in corniola di epoca Neoclassica raffigura il profilo dell’imperatore romano Galba, con una capigliatura in stile ...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Agate Lady Profile Cameo Men's Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18kt yellow gold with an agate cameo of a profile woman. Dimensions of the cameo: 21mm Finger size: 12 Gross weight: 9.6g.
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Roman Onyx Two Layers Of Gray And Blue Cameo Of Medusa Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
The stone agate onyx two layers of gray and blue, the head of Medusa is carved in high relief, with the face turning slightly to the left. Dimension of the cameo: 1,2cm x 1,2 cm Siz...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 22k Gold

Gold Ring With Swan Agate Roman Cameo 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd – 3rd century Top size: 18 mm x 13 mm Ring size: 4 ½ Weight: 11.83gr The ring is characterized by a cameo from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, c...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late 18th / early 19th century two-colour Jasper cameo ring depicting a Roman wearing a cloak, mouth slightly open, in gold, cameo 2.1cm high Ring size 9 1/4 Weight: 15,20gr.
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Carnelian depicting Neptune on his chariot drawn by dolphins mounted in silver ring. Top size 33mm x 26mm Size: 9 3/4 Weight: 21,64gr.
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Antique French Agate Cameo Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18K gold ring adorned with a claw-set cameo showing the face of an antique-style man with full beard and wavy hair. Top size cameo is 26mmx 18mm.French maker's mark. Ring size: 8 3/4...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless elegance, this striking ring features a rectangular Carnelian intricately carved with a rare double head. The stone is set in a warm, gold-toned band adorned with de...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Uncut Signet Rings

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Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Silver Gold and Agate Cameo Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Agate cameo depicting a bearded man in profile (25mm x 20mm) mounted in silver and gold. Finger size 8 3/4 Weight : 16.8gr
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique French Bloodstone Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on bloodstone stylizing an emperor's head with a laurel wreath, the basket with twisted threads. Finger size : 8 Top size is 21mm x 16mm Weight : 7,...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grey Agate Cameo Ring of A Faustina The Elder 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd-3rd century Provenance: Italy Dimensions: 1,1 x 0,8 cm Ring size: 7 Weight: 8,67 gr Questo cammeo romano del II-III secolo è realizzato in agata grigia e inserito in una ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

10 Karat Art Deco Hematite Intaglio Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage 10 Karat Gold Ring features a bold Art Deco design with a wide, polished band showcasing clean lines and geometric styling. At the center is a detailed Hematite Intaglio...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold

Gold Set Banded Agate Signet Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We find signet style rings to be something we are asked for constantly. This hard stone set gold signet ring is interesting in that it has never had initials or a crest engraved into...
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Mid-20th Century European Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval, depicting the profile of a man with curling hair, facing left, wearing robes, within a yellow gold mount, cameo length 2.3cm, width 1.7cm, ring size 7 1/2
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Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique French Chalcedony Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on lavender chalcedony stylizing a profile of a man with a waving beard, the setting on five wires and openwork hearts. Top size is 23mm x 21mm Finger...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Renaissance Agate Cameo Ring Alessandro de' Medici
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo depicting Alessandro de' Medici, known as (IL Moro or 'The Moor'), c. 16th century, in later gold ring mount, cameo 2.0cm high, ring size 7 Alessandro de’ Medici (22 July 151...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Banded Agate and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous banded agate stone in this memorial ring is jet black and has a stylish white line straight through the middle of it. Modelled in 18ct gold and hallmarked London 1853. T...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars, circa 2nd-3rd centur
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars. Set with one central oval cornelian intaglio in a closed back rubover setting featuring...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Italian Hardstone Cupid Cameo Ring 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A hardstone cameo depicting a cupid in silver and gold collet settings. The size cameo is 0.7 x 1.1 cm Size 7 Weight: 5.59 g
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Cameo Ring depicting Two Putti in Pink Agate 3rd-4th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Cameo depicting Two Putti in Pink Agate mounted in a Gold Ring 3rd-4th century AD. A hardstone with two putti in pinkish agate, depicted standing with raised arms, a basket in ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Gold Amethyst Finger Ring Depicting Musical Instrument 1st Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1th Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 6 1/2 Weight: 10.7 gr L’anello del I secolo presenta una montatura realizzata in argento, in cui è incastonata una cornice d’oro che contorna un peculiare intaglio in ametista raffigurante lo strumento musicale romano conosciuto come Sistrum. Questo strumento, solitamente realizzato in metallo, ha origini antichissime: si presume che provenga dall’Antico Egitto, dove era sacro alla dea Iside poiché ne fu presumibilmente l’inventrice. Successivamente trovò larga diffusione in Medio Oriente e in Grecia, tanto che viene citato in cerimonie descritte nel Vecchio Testamento. La peculiarità dell’intaglio risiede, altresì, nel fatto che lo strumento è accompagnato da due farfalle, simbolo dell’anima e della sua transizione tra il mondo terreno e spirituale, e si tratta di un significato che si lega alla funzione di guida delle anime dell’aldilà attribuita a Iside, il cui culto trovò diffusione nell’Antica Roma dopo che l’Egitto venne ridotto a provincia romana e imperatori come Caligola favorirono la nascita di templi dedicati alla dea egiziana. The 1st century ring...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Uncut Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

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