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Vintage 9ct Signet Ring
Vintage 9ct Signet Ring

Vintage 9ct Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This signet ring has a plain face which could be engraved or kept clean. Modelled in 9carat gold

Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Vintage 9ct Gold Double Square Signet Ring
Vintage 9ct Gold Double Square Signet Ring

Vintage 9ct Gold Double Square Signet Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1987 Lovely, gold double square signet ring

Category

Late 20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold.
1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold.

1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold.

Located in London, GB

1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold. Chunky signet pinky 9ct yellow gold with green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Oval Signet Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1963
Vintage 9ct Gold Oval Signet Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1963

Vintage 9ct Gold Oval Signet Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1963

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1963 Makers Mark S J R Lovely, Unisex

Category

Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1950s Hallmarked Square Shaped Signet Ring
Vintage 9ct Gold 1950s Hallmarked Square Shaped Signet Ring

Vintage 9ct Gold 1950s Hallmarked Square Shaped Signet Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1955 Makers Mark C G & S This vintage 9ct

Category

Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1925 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold signet

Category

Early 20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Late 19th Century 9ct Gold Signet Ring with Hand-Carved Onyx
Antique Late 19th Century 9ct Gold Signet Ring with Hand-Carved Onyx

Antique Late 19th Century 9ct Gold Signet Ring with Hand-Carved Onyx

Located in Milano, MI

Charming late 19th-century signet ring, crafted in 9ct gold and set with a finely hand-carved onyx

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Australian Solid Black Opal Domed Signet Ring 9ct Rose Gold Size S / 9.25
Australian Solid Black Opal Domed Signet Ring 9ct Rose Gold Size S / 9.25

Australian Solid Black Opal Domed Signet Ring 9ct Rose Gold Size S / 9.25

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Astonishing 9ct rose gold signet ring featuring an Australian solid black opal displaying vibrant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Deco 0.45ct Antique Old Cut Diamond Square Black Onyx 9ct Gold Signet Ring
Art Deco 0.45ct Antique Old Cut Diamond Square Black Onyx 9ct Gold Signet Ring

Art Deco 0.45ct Antique Old Cut Diamond Square Black Onyx 9ct Gold Signet Ring

Located in SYDNEY, AU

This magnificent Art Deco style ring features a large rectangular shaped black onyx inlayed with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

9ct Gold Vintage 1983 Locket Ring Fully Hallmarked
9ct Gold Vintage 1983 Locket Ring Fully Hallmarked

9ct Gold Vintage 1983 Locket Ring Fully Hallmarked

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Rare 9ct Gold Vintage Picture Locket Ring Size - U.K - O Weight 6 grams Fully Hallmarked

Category

Late 20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Fully

Category

Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Fully

Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Edwardian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Edwardian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Edwardian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring

Category

Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Ring

Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Ring

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Antique 1890s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Chunky Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Chunky Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Chunky Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Chunky Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Signet Ring wonderful chunky signet ring, perfect for everyday

Category

Late 20th Century European Artist Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Fully

Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring

Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring

Category

Vintage 1910s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Green onyx art deco chunky signet pinky ring yellow gold
Green onyx art deco chunky signet pinky ring yellow gold

Green onyx art deco chunky signet pinky ring yellow gold

Located in London, GB

1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold. Chunky signet pinky 9ct yellow gold with green

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Spinner Ring 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1850 Discover a piece of history with this exquisite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold & Opal Doublet Signet Style Ring
Vintage 9ct Gold & Opal Doublet Signet Style Ring

Vintage 9ct Gold & Opal Doublet Signet Style Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine vintage gold and opal signet style ring. With oval opal doublet cabochon bezel set in

Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This glossy 9ct gold signet ring has a square front and step shoulders. The ring has a very smooth

Category

Vintage 1940s British More Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Signet of Many Faces – 9ct solid Gold
Signet of Many Faces – 9ct solid Gold

Signet of Many Faces – 9ct solid Gold

By Kasun London

Located in London, GB

Signet rings have many connotations attached to them. Though first devised to seal correspondence

Category

2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Signet Ring 375 Purity Chester Assay 5.9g
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Signet Ring 375 Purity Chester Assay 5.9g

Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Signet Ring 375 Purity Chester Assay 5.9g

Located in Camelford, GB

GOLD HEAVY CHESTER SIGNET NOUVEAU STYLE RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Yellow Gold This ring has a

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Signet Ring 375 Purity Chester Assay 5.9g
Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Signet Ring 375 Purity Chester Assay 5.9g

Vintage 9ct Gold Heavy Signet Ring 375 Purity Chester Assay 5.9g

Located in Camelford, GB

GOLD HEAVY CHESTER SIGNET NOUVEAU STYLE RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Yellow Gold This ring has a

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring, Greek Philosopher, 9ct Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring, Greek Philosopher, 9ct Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring, Greek Philosopher, 9ct Rose Gold

Located in Shepton Mallet, GB

point in the rings life it has been reshanked HALLMARKS:
 Unmarked acid tests as 9ct gold.

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Antique 1830s European Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Rose Gold

Why So Serious? – Signet Ring – Smile – 9ct yellow Gold & Baguette Diamonds
Why So Serious? – Signet Ring – Smile – 9ct yellow Gold & Baguette Diamonds

Why So Serious? – Signet Ring – Smile – 9ct yellow Gold & Baguette Diamonds

By Kasun London

Located in London, GB

a metaphor for resilience of life. The playful smile on the ring remind us that nothing is beyond

Category

2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Signet Ring Size M1/2 6.5 375 Purity Heavy Hardstone
Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Signet Ring Size M1/2 6.5 375 Purity Heavy Hardstone

Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Signet Ring Size M1/2 6.5 375 Purity Heavy Hardstone

Located in Camelford, GB

ROSE GOLD ANTIQUE HARDSTONE CAMEO SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Rosey Yellow Gold This

Category

20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Cameo Signet Ring 375 Purity Heavy Shell 6.7g Size O 7.25
Antique 9ct Gold Huge Cameo Signet Ring 375 Purity Heavy Shell 6.7g Size O 7.25

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Cameo Signet Ring 375 Purity Heavy Shell 6.7g Size O 7.25

Located in Camelford, GB

HUGE GOLD ANTIQUE CARVED SHELL CAMEO SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Yellow Gold This ring

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Cameo Signet Ring 375 Purity Heavy Shell 6.7g Size O 7.25
Antique 9ct Gold Huge Cameo Signet Ring 375 Purity Heavy Shell 6.7g Size O 7.25

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Cameo Signet Ring 375 Purity Heavy Shell 6.7g Size O 7.25

Located in Camelford, GB

HUGE GOLD ANTIQUE CARVED SHELL CAMEO SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Yellow Gold This ring

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9ct gold Cameo Ring 9.5
Vintage 9ct gold Cameo Ring 9.5

Vintage 9ct gold Cameo Ring 9.5

Located in Carlisle, GB

. Ring size is 62mm or size 9.5. Please study the images carefully as form part of the description.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

A very smart 9ct gold signet ring with a rampant lion carved into the banded carnelian (agate).

Category

Vintage 1960s English Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Gents Cubic Zirconia Ring
9ct Yellow Gold Gents Cubic Zirconia Ring

9ct Yellow Gold Gents Cubic Zirconia Ring

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Sturdy Item Attributes: Metal Colour: Yellow Weight: 8.7g Size: T Stone Attributes Number of Stones: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Zircon, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy
Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY GOLD DIAMOND ENCRUSTED SIGNET / KEEPER RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Heavy Yellow Gold This

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Thick Buckle Ring 375 Purity 1st World War
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Thick Buckle Ring 375 Purity 1st World War

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Thick Buckle Ring 375 Purity 1st World War

Located in Camelford, GB

ROSE GOLD HEAVY BUCKLE BAND SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Rosey Yellow Gold This ring has

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Oval Signet Ring
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Oval Signet Ring

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Oval Signet Ring

Located in Portland, England

This stunning vintage 9ct gold and turquoise signet ring is made with a rare and beautiful bark

Category

Late 20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Oval Signet Ring
Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Oval Signet Ring

Vintage 1970’s 9ct Gold Oval Signet Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1971 This beautiful 9ct gold signet

Category

Late 20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Star Set Diamond Signet Ring
Vintage 9ct Gold Star Set Diamond Signet Ring

Vintage 9ct Gold Star Set Diamond Signet Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1993 Lovely, Unisex Vintage Signet Ring

Category

Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Heavy Vintage Gents 9ct Gold Imitation Intaglio Signet Ring
Heavy Vintage Gents 9ct Gold Imitation Intaglio Signet Ring

Heavy Vintage Gents 9ct Gold Imitation Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

This vintage signet ring is made with 9ct yellow gold. The intaglio design is of a crown in the

Category

2010s British Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Comedy and Tragedy Signet Ring of 9ct Gold
Antique Comedy and Tragedy Signet Ring of 9ct Gold

Antique Comedy and Tragedy Signet Ring of 9ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A rare jewel of theatrical symbolism, this antique signet ring (circa 1900) is crafted in 9ct gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique 9ct Two Gold Edwardian Carved Glass Seal Signet Ring
Antique 9ct Two Gold Edwardian Carved Glass Seal Signet Ring

Antique 9ct Two Gold Edwardian Carved Glass Seal Signet Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Seal Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 Lovely, large Edwardian signet ring. Set with a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Chester 1935 Hallmarked, Sardonyx Signet Ring
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Chester 1935 Hallmarked, Sardonyx Signet Ring

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Chester 1935 Hallmarked, Sardonyx Signet Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1935 Makers Mark H G & S This

Category

Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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9ct Signet Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 9ct signet ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 9k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 9ct signet ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 9ct signet ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Agate, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 9ct signet ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 9ct Signet Ring?

On average, a 9ct signet ring at 1stDibs sells for $804, while they’re typically $228 on the low end and $2,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About 9ct Signet Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Because its only 37% pure rose gold, 9-ct rose gold is a less pure form of the material. The other 63% is composed of other metals such as copper or silver.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some signet rings feature stones and others do not. A signet ring is designed to signify that the wearer belongs to a particular group or simply to identify the individual. These rings have been worn for thousands of years and were a sign of status and importance. Shop a collection of signet rings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The gold signet ring is traditionally a symbol of heritage. It is often handed down through the generations of a family. It is also known as the “gentleman's ring” or “seal rings.” The name comes from the Latin 'Signum' which means “sign.” On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold signet rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    What wearing a signet ring means has changed over time. Today, most people wear signet rings to represent their personal prestige or to celebrate their heritage. When first designed during Victorian times, signet rings allowed men to seal their letters with a customized stamp. Find a range of signet rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Similar to shoes, rings have their own sizing system. A size 9 ring has a .75-inch diameter. Most women in the U.S. wear between a 5 and a 7 in ring sizes, and most men in the U.S. wear a size 10.