Impression Dies

This pair of small layered leaves made jewelry components for Whiting & Davis in the early 20th century.

This medallion depicts the legend of Saint George slaying the dragon. He is mostly nude except for a cloak or chlamys and a helmet, and he carries a sword. He rides atop a horse that tramples the infamous dragon into ocean waves. This medallion is the front half of JVP-SH523, "St. George Medallion (Small, Back)" and is the smaller version of the famous Saint George Slays the Dragon medallion, both sold separately.

This 18th-century Parisian jewelry hub likely made medallions for children's First Communions. The medal depicts an angel, likely the Archangel Michael who is known as the Angel of the Eucharist, among lilies that are symbolic of purity. He prays to a glowing chalice which holds an abbreviation for the Holy Spirit. A less likely interpretation is that the medal could depict the Archangel Gabriel, most commonly associated with lilies and sometimes associated with the Holy Grail.

This medallion depicts the Greek goddess Athena in a more domestic setting, highlighting her role as the goddess of the arts and strategy. She sits on a throne beneath an olive tree and holds an olive branch. She is unarmored except for her characteristic helm. At her feet are symbols of the arts: a lyre, a painter's palette and brush, a mallet or hammer, and a compass (the drawing tool). In the distance is the city which takes her name, Athens. This medallion was probably a mid-19th century award medal from the École Polytechnique, an engineering school. Hub comes from Paris, France.

This design depicts a ship caught in a tempest. The Latin phrase, "In Tempestate Securitas," or "Security in the Storm," is engraved across the top. The phrase is commonly associated with Saint George and safe travel. This medallion is the back half of the famous Saint George Slays the Dragon medallion, which is sold separately.

This antique pendant-sized depiction of a bat has pieces that can be pierced out or enameled. Set this bat over a white cabochon or use gold enamel or electroplating to make a "bat in front of the moon" design. From Janvier Gruson Pratt.

This antique pendant-sized depiction of a bat has pieces that can be pierced out or enameled. Set this bat over a white cabochon or use gold enamel or electroplating to make a "bat in front of the moon" design. From Janvier Gruson Pratt.

This bracelet impression die depicts buds and leaves on vines with beautiful scrolls. From Paris, France.

A harp with a flourished top. From Rumart.

This fish has intricately engraved scales and fins. It makes a perfect pair of earrings, but it even makes fishing lures!

Design your own impression die! Made with special die-carving steel that is easy to carve. Use files, gravers, burs, or chasing tools to carve your own design in the negative.

Design your own impression die! Made with special die-carving steel that is easy to carve. Use files, gravers, burs, or chasing tools to carve your own design in the negative.

Here's your chance to get a few pancake dies at a great rate! You will receive 3 different pancake dies selected at random. The selection MAY include monthly box designs. Original retail value is $87 +. Pancake dies may have some flash rust on the surface. READ DISCLAIMERS IN OVERVIEW

This concho comes from a collection of conchos from Caaco Inc., all carved by the same unknown artist.

This bracelet was made from a galvano belonging to La Forge in Paris, France. It depicts a stylized dragon flanked by Baroque-inspired patterns.

This repeating pattern displays chrysanthemum flowers and buds. It makes long patterns for furniture and decor, and also makes box tops, money clips, locket tops, and more! From Rumart in Providence, Rhode Island.

A large fisted hand design impression die.

This engraved concho has a flowing design like watercolors or inks. It's perfect for silver and leather styles for everything from bags and saddles to lockets and necklaces. From Keyston.

This bezel is outlined with the twelve symbols of the Greek zodiac. From Breuning.

This pendant bears the "cross and flame" symbol of the Methodist and Holiness Pentacostal Christian denominations.

This gorgeously engraved concho made parts for saddles.

This gorgeous knotwork medallion is engraved with leafy flourishes. We named this hub for the Celtic goddess of smithing, Brigid. The hub comes from 19th-century Paris, France.

Clockwise from top left: 3/8" x 1/2", 1/4" x 1/4", 1/2" x 1/2", 3/8" x 3/8"

This beautiful pendant depicts the three Graces, also called the Charities, a trio of virtuous Greek goddesses described by Hesiod. From Paris, France.