Signet Rings
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
22k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
Sapphire
Late 20th Century American Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, Titanium
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century British Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Gold
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
2010s North American Signet Rings
14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s American Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Vintage Signet Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k 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.