Roman Gold Finger Ring with Eagle Intaglio, circa 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Roman gold finger ring with eagle intaglio. Set with an impressive oval cornelian intaglio of an eagle with outstretched wings in a fine closed back Roman set setting with intricate ...
Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
On the opposite side, facing to the right, there is the beak of an eagle, symbol of power and strength. Period:I-III century Ring size: 8 Weight: 12gr
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of an Eagle's Head 1st century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: I century A.D. Ring size: 4,5 Weight: 3,4 gr The Roman ring dates around the 1st century and is characterised by a yellow gold frame in which a cabochon garnet is adjourned,...
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Roman Carnelian Intaglio 2nd-3rd Cent.AD Depicting 2 Eagles 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A Roman intaglio on carnelian (2nd-3rd cent.AD ) has been set in this ring , depicting 2 eagles with laurel wreaths.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Roman Intaglio '2nd Cent.AD' Depicting an Eagle and a Cornucopia 18 Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold ring was set an authentic Roman intaglio (2nd century AD) on carnelian, which depicts an eagle and a cornucopia (horn of plenty), allegorical and votive depiction....
18k Gold
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Eagle and Cornucopia Gold and Emeralds Ring
Located in Roma, IT
In this 18 kt gold and emerald ring there is an authentic Roman intaglio (2nd century AD) on carnelian, which depicts an eagle and a cornucopia (horn of plenty), allegorical and voti...
Carnelian, Emerald, 18k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Eagle Gemstone, 4th Century AD
Located in Sofia, BG
A gold finger ring with granules to the shoulders, disc plaque with applied filigree collar, cell with inset green jasper cloison, intaglio eagle gripping a serpent, military standar...
Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Legionary Signet Ring with an Eagle Carnelian Intaglio
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Gold Legionary Signet Ring with an Eagle Carnelian Intaglio Ca. 100-300 AD, An Ancient Roman Legionary gold ring of round, flat-section hoop expanding to a large, ova...
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980s Doppio Gold Ring, 1.7ct Blue Topaz & 1.13ct Iolite, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gem-set doppio ring by Bvlgari. Signature piece of design, created in Rome Italy by the acclaimed jewelry house of Bulgari. This popular ring is part of the iconic doppio collecti...
Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
Silver
$14,900
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Navajo Inlaid Cuff Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo inlay bracelet. Signed B. James/HMIJ. Featuring shadowbox center with single coral and two Kingman turquoise stones surrounded by twisted rope borders and sterling bead accent...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Large Chinese Carved Jade, Natural Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Edwardian period natural carved reticulated apple green Chinese jade ring with a Laurel leaf gold crest surrounded by natural seed pearls and a beautifully engraved 14K ...
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...
Diamond
Ancient Greek Silver Bracelet with Rams Heads 4th century BC Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Ancient Greece with this exquisite Museum Quality Silver Bracelet from the 4th century BC, featuring Rams Head terminals. A Certificate of Authenticity is av...
Silver
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
$3,957
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
L 7 in
18KT Yellow Gold 20.77CT. Semi Precious & 0.39CT. Diamond Line Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This colorful 18 karat yellow gold and semi precious stone bracelet is designed with 12 sections. Each section is set with 3 briolette cut stones. The semi precious stones are citrin...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue To...
An 18th century gold gimmel ring
Located in London, GB
An 18th century gold gimmel ring, consisting of three separate hoops linked together so they can fit together unnoticeably as one, embellished with two interlocking hands pulled apar...
Gold, 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.
Find vintage diamond signet rings, onyx signet rings and other types of rings on 1stDibs.