Antique English Signet
1880s English Victorian Antique English Signet
Jasper, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique English Signet
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Antique English Signet
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Antique English Signet
Topaz, Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Antique English Signet
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique English Signet
Carnelian, Gold
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique English Signet
Chalcedony, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique English Signet
Rose Gold
18th Century European Medieval Antique English Signet
Jasper, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique English Signet
Yellow Gold
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique English Signet
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique English Signet
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Late Victorian Antique English Signet
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1820s British Georgian Antique English Signet
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique English Signet
18k Gold
18th Century English Georgian Antique English Signet
Stone, Gold
18th Century Unknown Antique English Signet
Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique English Signet
Paper
16th Century Old Masters Antique English Signet
Engraving
15th Century and Earlier Antique English Signet
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2010s Turkish Modern Antique English Signet
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique English Signet
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Antique English Signet
Agate, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique English Signet
21st Century and Contemporary George III Antique English Signet
Gold, Enamel
2010s Antique English Signet
20th Century Italian Antique English Signet
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique English Signet
14k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique English Signet
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Antique English Signet
10k Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Antique English Signet
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Antique English Signet
Onyx, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique English Signet
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1910s British Art Deco Antique English Signet
Gold, 22k Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique English Signet
15k Gold
20th Century Romantic Antique English Signet
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique English Signet
9k Gold
1820s British Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Steel
1860s Victorian Antique English Signet
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1920s British Antique English Signet
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
18k Gold
1870s British Antique English Signet
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s British Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique English Signet
Agate, 15k Gold
1880s British Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold
1810s British Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold
1760s British Baroque Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold
1910s British Antique English Signet
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1790s British Antique English Signet
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 1800s French Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique English Signet
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique English Signet
Emerald, Platinum
17th Century English Antique English Signet
Gold
1920s British Edwardian Antique English Signet
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique English Signet
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s English Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique English Signet
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Antique English Signet
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique English Signet
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique English Signet
18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique English Signet
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique English Signet
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique English Signet
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique English Signet
Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique English Signet
18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique English Signet
Amethyst, 18k Gold
18th Century British Antique English Signet
Sterling Silver
18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Antique English Signet
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique English Signet
Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 18th Century English Stuart Antique English Signet
Rock Crystal, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Signet
Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique English Signet
14k Gold
19th Century British William IV Antique English Signet
18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
Onyx, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique English Signet
Enamel, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique English Signet
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique English Signet
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique English Signet
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
19th Century English Antique English Signet
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1920s British Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique English Signet
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Artisan Antique English Signet
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique English Signet
Onyx, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique English Signet
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique English Signet
Agate, 18k Gold
16th Century Antique English Signet
Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique English Signet
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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