Victorian French Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leda & Swan Intaglio Signet Ring

Centering an oval-shaped carnelian tablet measuring 19.0 x 25.0 mm Translucent reddish-orange in color and carved with heraldic intaglio Depicting a goat and a tree at the top with ...

Featuring an oval shaped carnelian cabochon measuring 17.5 x 25.0 mm. Translucent medium reddish orange in color. Flush set in gold surround. Stamped for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1960's...

Centering a cushion-shaped tablet of nephrite jade measuring 16.7 x 16.7 mm Translucent dark mossy green in color with subtle mottling - bezel set Carved with an intaglio of an eag...

Centering a cushion-shaped carnelian tablet measuring 14.7 x 11.3 mm - translucent orangey-red Flush set in a rose gold surround Completed by flared shoulders and tapered shank Test...

This charming 18 karat gold ring has been set with an oval carnelian intaglio featuring the bust of a lady. The ring and intaglio which date to circa 1835 could be described as late ...

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...

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Imposing man signet ring, it is closed set of an intaglio on carnelian representing a scene of Bacc...

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features a majestic lion motif. The stone is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 weeks. Can be made in any size ranging from 6-12. Elaborately carved gems were a staple of luxury in antiquity and often incised onto semi-precious stones such as carnelian or jasper. In the form of a talisman they served as extraordinary symbols of status and in certain cases, they were believed to provide divine protection. They were also employed as a form of personal identification when pressed in hot wax or clay. Rulers, nobles and wealthy merchants sought, collected and traded these fascinating miniature works of art. Chavdar Chushev is an artist, restorer, jeweler, and master of the ancient art of gem carving...