Signet Rings
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
1890s British Antique Signet Rings
Topaz, Gold
2010s American Modern Signet Rings
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Signet Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swedish Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Agate, White Gold
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1910s British Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold
1880s British Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Malachite, Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
1910s American Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Vintage Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Signet Rings
Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1920s British Victorian Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Signet Rings for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Gold Signet Rings, Diamond Signet Rings and Other Signet Rings
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.