Medieval Signet Rings

Circa 1917 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Signet Crest Ring, the top measures 1/2 X 1/2 inch and is set with a Carnelian that is Engraved with a s...

This is a spectacular carved carnelian 14 karat gold signet ring. It is part of Kirsten's Corner signature line. Starting with a beautifully carved carnelian intaglio a simple but s...

Men's 14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 11.7 grams. The diamond is a round brilliant cut, H to I color, Si clarity, and 0.25 carats. The top of the ring measu...

A timeless men's 18k hematite intaglio signet ring for a mid-century jewelry collection. Features a reflective gladiator cameo on a robust yellow gol...

Fine antique Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring with a beautifully engraved carnelian intaglio crest depicting a lion above a shield with two sta...

Men's emerald 14k gold ring. Oval Emerald gold ring. Men's gold ring. 14k gold emerald ring for men. May birthstone ring for men. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2,0 g. depends from size....

A superb ancient Roman nicolo intaglio set in a late 18th century gold signet ring. Nicolo intaglios are a particular type of intaglio ma...

Immediately recognizable by her hair made of venomous snakes, Medusa is best known in Greek mythology for her petrifying gaze. Artfully fabricated by Theodore B. Starr, one of the mo...

Yellow gold 18K signet ring adorned with an intaglio on nicolo agate representing a coat of arms. Swedish hallmarks. Ring size: 56 / 7.5 US. Gross weight: 8.32 grams.

A superb, scarce Finnish antique 18K gold ring that was made in Helsinki in the year 1854. The oval carnelian coat of arms intaglio is set in a large intricate gold repoussé work mount featuring scrolled foliate motifs. Incredibly, thanks to a full set of Finnish hallmarks, as well as from the intaglio carving itself, we can identify who commissioned and wore this superb seal ring. The coat of arms engraved into the carnelian gemstone is that of the Klinckowström family, an old Prussian noble house whose members played prominent roles in the history of Prussia, Sweden, Finland and Austria. The family was granted nobility in Sweden in 1684 by King Charles XI, and then received the rank of baron in 1759 from King Adolf Frederick. The baronial branch was listed in the Finnish House of Nobility (Ritarihuone) from 1818 until the family line ended in Finland in 1883. This baronial element can also be seen in the engraved coat of arms from the specific type of coronet used, it is set with pearls and known as a ‘Friherrlig rangkrona’, the coronet for Baron. The hallmarks tell us that this ring was made in Helsinki in the year 1854. Accordingly, the ring must have been made for a Baron (male) of the Klinckowström family, present and active in Finland during the mid-19th century. After researching into the genealogial records, only one member of the family settled in Finland, which was Baron Otto Wilhelm Klinkowström (1778-1850), and this ring would have been commissioned by his son Baron Arthur Wilhelm Wilhelmsson Klinckowström, shortly after his father’s passing. The ring would have been made in used to seal deeds and important letters in wax regarding family affairs. Arthur had two sons. Emil and Alexander who carried on the baronial title until 1883, when the family line ended on the male side. Although the time period of this ring also matches up with his both his sons, according to heraldry records they both carried a slightly different coat of arms. Arthur, the owner of this ring enrolled in the House of Knights in Finland aged 17 and soon after received the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He spent the remainder of his years in various senior military positions, such as Lieutenant Colonel of the Finnish Sharpshooter Battalion and Colonel of the Kremenchugska Hunter Regiment. He passed away in 1860, not long after his father, which may explain why this ring is in such excellent condition with minimal signs of usage. His father, Baron Otto Wilhelm Klinkowström (1778-1850) was a Swedish lieutenant general who later moved to Finland, where he immediately found favour with Czar Alexander I of Russia...

Persimmon symbolizes 'best wishes' and 'hope all things go well' (事事如意）in Chinese culture. This is a beautiful talisman and gift for yourself and loved ones. Oval ring face: 9x11mm...

Ancient Roman female bust intaglio ring. Set horizontally to centre with an oval red glass cabochon intaglio in a closed back rubover setting...