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Antique Carnelian Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Unknown MATERIALS: 14k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Carnelian WEIGHT: 17.6 grams RING SIZE
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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

14k Gold Oval Carnelian Greco-Roman Solider Intaglio Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k gold ring. This attractive oval carnelian intaglio ring features a handsome figure of a Greco
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20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Antique Men's 14k Gold Rectangular Carnelian Solitaire Wheat Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 15x11.3mm (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 7.13 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
crimson carnelian, more than a millennia-old, is set into a later 14K gold ring setting. Also known as
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This amazing chunky contemporary rectangular wax seal stamp ring features a
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20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Contemporary Carnelian Solider Cameo Signet Style Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous contemporary oval laser cut cameo ring has a dark orange
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20th Century Unknown Greek Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Free Shape Faceted Orange Carnelian Diamond Pave 14K Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
carnelian, this piece is a testament to elegance and craftsmanship. The ring is adorned with intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Sun in Splendour Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Egyprian Revival Polychrome Enamel 14K Gold Cabochon Carnelian Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period Egyptian Revival ochre and black enamel 14K yellow gold cabochon carnelian ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Arts & Crafts Ring Carved Carnelian 14k Gold Leaf Motif Antique Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Arts & Crafts movement carved carnelian ring (circa 1910s) crafted in 14
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Carnelian Ring Elongated 14k Yellow Gold Long Pink Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian carnelian ring (circa 1980s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1950s Marquise Carnelian and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Circa: 1950s Metal Type: 14K Gold Size: US 6.5 Weight: 9.4g Carnelian Details: Cut: Marquise
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Round Carnelian circa 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant orange color - round Carnelian gemstone circa 1940-1950 pre-owned however in great shape
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Ring natural Sard Carnelian solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
A ring featuring cabochon cut and polished natural Carnelian stone set into 14K solid Rosy / Orange
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Vintage 1970s Polish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Carnelian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Carnelian 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 - Carnelian cabachon set in 14K Yellow gold. Size 6. Measures
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20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

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
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow & White Gold Oval Carnelian Platter Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
9.68mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Band w/ White Gold Top Weight: 3.41 Grams Ring Size: 7.5
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, the top measures 9/16 X 9/16 inch and is set with
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring Carnelian Seed pearls Enamel 14k White Gold Filigree
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
The Art Deco Gold Enamel Ring is a vintage piece featuring intricate filigree work in 14kt white
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elongated Mid Century Carnelian Diamond Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fiery and affordable cocktail ring with a sizable carnelian showcased as the center gemstone
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Carnelian Armorial Signet Ring 14 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
14 Kt gold Unique designed mount with flowers and leaf exalting the beauty of this ring Intricate
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Orange Carnelian White Gold Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 1930's translucent rectangular carnelian center stone in a 14k white gold filigree setting
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Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arts & Crafts Carnelian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This wonderful 14K yellow gold ring is from the 1910 Arts and Crafts period. It features a craved
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Metropolitan Museum of Art Yellow Gold Carnelian Nugget Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Nugget Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Ring. The ring features an
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ethiopian Opal, Carnelian and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold handcraft Ring
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisitely detailed 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Ring, set with 2.21Cts .Oval Shape
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carnelian and Onyx Ring by Bailey, Banks, & Biddle
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Hummelstown, PA
's ring by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle. Crafted in 14 karat gold, the sides are artfully embellished
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Victorian Carnelian 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped carnelian tablet measuring 14.7 x 11.3 mm - translucent orangey-red
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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata Carnelian 5.89ct. Fancy Ring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant ring showcases a baguette oval-shaped carnelian as the center stone, framed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Carnelian 5.84ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant ring showcases a baguette oval-shaped carnelian as the center stone, framed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian one-off-a-kind round Statement Cocktail Ring, by the artist
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
Material: 14k Yellow Gold-Filled Ring Size: mm 20 US 10 1/4 UK U 1/2 FR 62 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Oval Carnelian and Pearls 14 Kt Gold F. Cocktail Statement Ring by the Artist
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
and striking allure. Gemstone: Carnelian and two sweetwater pearls in pink Material: 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Antique Russian 14kt. yellow gold Carnelian signet large size men's ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Russian 14kt. yellow gold Carnelian signet large size men's ring. Made in 1844 The
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Antique 1840s Russian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Snake Serpent Ring solid 14K Gold Ø US 7- 8 / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring in solid 14K, likely German dating to early 20th century. Coiled body, head
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Eye of Horus Ring Sz 8 Vintage 14k Gold Band Lapis Turquoise Egyptian Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed 'Eye of Horus' ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Classical Intaglio Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k. This classic seal-style ring is set with an exceptional intaglio-cut carnelian
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

14 Karat Native American Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Native American Ring. The ring features Onyx, Turquoise, Carnelian, and Mother of Pearl
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1990s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Flowers Stones Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Cocktail “Flowers” Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.28 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...

Carnelian, Diamonds and 14 Karat White Gold Retro Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage Pendant featuring a big carnelian ring with decoration in 14k whit gold studded with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century carnelian intaglio mounted as a ring, the intaglio carved after the 1772 medal
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Antique Late 18th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Large Carnelian Justice Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a spectacular carved carnelian 14 karat gold signet ring. It is part of Kirsten's Corner
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Carnelian Turban Fashion Ring Amethyst Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Carnelian Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian Oval Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique 1980s 14 K yellow gold and bezel set oval cabochon carnelian is surrounded by channel
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Rose Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whisked away to ancient times! This Roman inspired carnelian intaglio is set into 14k rose gold
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Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Spring Fairy Ring in 14k White Gold Set with Carnelian Aquamarine and Tanzanite
Located in Montréal, Québec
Spring Fairy Ring in 14k White Gold set with Carnelian Aquamarine and Tanzanite. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Carnelian, White Gold, 14k Gold

Carved Carnelian Gold Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved carnelian intaglio of a crest with rearing Pegasus over a coronet. The shank
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Peach Carnelian with Pave Set Rubies and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stylish peach Carnelian cabochon ring makes an unforgettable fashion statement. With 70 pave
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Ring
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely stylish, this exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich oval shaped Carnelian
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Early 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K/10K Tourmaline Flower Ring
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
10K rose and white gold flower ring with rose cut tourmaline petals (10.42 CTW) surround a
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2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Tourmaline, 10k Gold

Amedeo "Corda" Cameo Gold Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
25mm Cornelian shell cameo hand-carved and 14k yellow gold ring.
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2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Carnelian Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Heart Enamel Seed Pearl
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco carnelian ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome ring showcases a very finely carved rectangular carnelian intaglio depicting the full
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold. Featuring a rich, fiery orange carnelian gemstone, this classic signet ring exudes
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Carnelian Statement Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage carved carnelian statement ring with gold detail. Stamped 14k. Material: 14k gold
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20th Century Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Estate Jewelry. Circa 1920s, 14k, Swiss. This chic intaglio ring has eloquent style that makes it
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Men's 14k Gold Rectangular Carnelian Solitaire Wheat Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 15x11.3mm (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 7.13 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Art Deco Carnelian Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco carnelian and gold ring circa 1930. The design showcases a slightly domed, rectangular
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Victorian (ca1880) era! This signet ring has an oval shaped carnelian stone with an image carved into the
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

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Carnelian Ring 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carnelian ring 14k for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 247 vintage editions and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect carnelian ring 14k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A carnelian ring 14k from Luigi Ferrara, Tiffany & Co. and Sheila Westera London — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our carnelian ring 14k for sale are for women, but there are 134 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Carnelian Ring 14k?

The price for a carnelian ring 14k starts at $15 and tops out at $29,850 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,400.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.