Signet Rings
19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Onyx, 10k 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 Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century English Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s American Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings
Pyrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Modern Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1840s British Regency Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s French Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
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.