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What is the history of a signet ring?
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Signet rings originated around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia and featured a sign that was used to seal documents by pressing the ring into sealing wax. They could also be used to stamp a family crest and were considered as authentic as a signature. Shop a collection of vintage signet rings from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Elegant Edwardian Gold Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
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Fine workmanship brings striking contrast to this Alsop Brothers signet ring of engraved
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold
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18kt Yellow Gold French Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold Signet ring, engraved with a coat of arms decorated with three sections.
Ring size: 7
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part our gent's jewelry
Category
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Yellow Gold Gent's Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold signet ring: part our gent's jewelry and estate jewelry
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring, the top measures 7/8 X 5/8 inch, set with a Carnelian stone
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
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Agate Signet Ring from 1883
Located in Milano, MI
Gold signet ring with hand-engraved bicolor agate from the late XIX century. Unique for its history
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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