Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Antique Gold Signet Ring W
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Rose Gold
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Quartz, 18k Gold
1850s Finnish Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Agate, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1780s European Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Agate, Garnet, Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Citrine, 18k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1840s British Regency Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Yellow Gold
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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1960s Danish Antique Gold Signet Ring W
14k Gold
1960s Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Antique Gold Signet Ring W
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Opal, 14k Gold
1940s Hong Kong Modern Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Jade, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 22k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, Platinum
1940s British Modern Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s British Art Deco Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Gold
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1860s Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
15k Gold
1780s Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, 18k Gold
1780s French Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1860s Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s English Antique Gold Signet Ring W
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Gold Signet Ring W
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Agate, 14k Gold
1920s American Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Garnet, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
22k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Gold
1920s British Art Deco Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s British Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Gold Signet Ring W
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1700s Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1810s Regency Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
18k Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Gold Signet Ring W
Carnelian, 18k Gold
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Finding the Right signet-rings for You
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.
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