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What is a gold signet ring?
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The gold signet ring is traditionally a symbol of heritage. It is often handed down through the generations of a family. It is also known as the “gentleman's ring” or “seal rings.” The name comes from the Latin 'Signum' which means “sign.” On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold signet rings.
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Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Greek, Archaic period, circa 500 B.C.
An ancient gold swivel – signet ring with a finely carved
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal
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Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Roman signet ring, circa 2nd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman signet ring. Set with one central oval hardstone intaglio in a closed back Roman set
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab Amulet 22K Yellow Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab amulet high carat gold swivel signet ring
The Scarab ring design
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Estate Ancient Greek Style 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Octagonal Amulet Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
inscriptions in Greek.
Signet rings with enamel details are rarely seen, most are either done entirely in gold
Category
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
