An 18k Gold French Signet Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold signet ring with a beautiful floral engraved shank, France, with French assay mark
1910s French Edwardian Antique French Signet Ring
18k Gold
An 18k Gold French Signet Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold signet ring with a beautiful floral engraved shank, France, with French assay mark
18k Gold
An 18k Gold French Signet Ring with Laurels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold signet ring with three laurels on each side, France with French makers mark
Gold, 18k Gold
18 kt Gold French Raised Arm Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Victorian 15 Kt signet ring that shows all the signs of power. There is an arm raised up
Gold, 18k Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse's head hallmark. The top of this antique signet ring is square
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel - French work of the 19th century. Our opinion: Superb mixed ring, in its original condition
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Neo-Renaissance Intaglio Signet Ring Manner of Wièse & Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
A fantastic French 19th century Neorenaissance silver intaglio ring, in the manner of Jules Wièse
Chalcedony, Silver
18kt Yellow Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, decorated with an intaglio engraved with a coat of arms on carnelian. Ring size
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Blood Jasper 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent antique signet ring, it is formed on the top of a shield
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Two-Tone Yellow & White Gold Signet Ring with 2.00 Ct Old European
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
unisex signet ring can be resized on request to ensure a perfect fit. Ideal for collectors of Art Deco
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Chalcedony Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on lavender chalcedony stylizing a profile of a man with a waving
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Agate Cameo Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
beard and wavy hair. Top size cameo is 26mmx 18mm.French maker's mark. Ring size: 8 3/4 - Gross weight
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique 18K Toi et Moi ring - love ring - rose cut diamonds - engagement
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary French ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and finished with white rhodium
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French, 1900s, Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Massive antique ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Ring Depicting King Henri IV of France. French, 19th century.
Located in London, GB
Carnelian Intaglio Ring Depicting King Henri IV of France French, 19th century (gem); mount 19th
Antique French Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decoration, integrating with the main setting and emanating around the shaped ring shank. This gent's signet
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Silver Ring Agate Intaglio of Follower of Dyonysos God of Wine
Located in Munich, Bavaria
century, the intaglio might be earlier. The ring is impressed with a French makersmark in a lozenge and a
Agate, Silver
Victorian swivel ring tiger-eye cabochon, antique man ring 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
, taking on warm hues ranging from golden yellow to brown. Antique swivel ring, circa 1880, France. Weevil
18k Gold
Ancient Roman Cornelian Intaglio of Apollo circa 200 AD Ring, French, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Apollo circa 200 AD ring. Set to centre with an orange
Yellow Gold
18 k yellow gold tank ring - real rose cut diamonds - Retro estate bulky ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold and marked with a french eagle head mark. This type of ring is called a Tank ring thanks to to the
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Cameo Glass Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
French cameo glass depicting woman in profile setting in silver. Top size 31mm x 23mm Size : 9
Silver
Jean Després Art Deco Modernist Sterling Silver Black Onyx Ring, 1920s
By Jean Despres
Located in Monaco, MC
This exceptional signet ring by French modernist master Jean Després stands as a bold testament to
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1900s Blood Jasper 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Delightful antique ring, it presents a rectangular and rounded plate
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Located in New York, NY
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
18kt Yellow Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, adorned with a cameo on agate representing three male profiles probably Italian
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Gold and Agate Cameo Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Agate cameo depicting a bearded man in profile (25mm x 20mm) mounted in silver and gold. Finger size 8 3/4 Weight : 16.8gr
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This substantial ring was created in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century out of solid 18K yellow
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Brown Vitreous Intaglio Ring by Simon Fils '1788-1866'
Located in Firenze, IT
). French medal commemorating the peace treaties signed at Tilsit on 7 and 9 July 1807 by France, Russia
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring With Large Oval Garnet Cabochon Merovingian 4th-6th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A Merovingian gold ring with an oval bezel that secures a large red garnet cabochon. The
Garnet, Gold
19th Century Dendrite Agate Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, and silver, owl hallmark. Rare and elegant antique rose gold ring, its
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel
Located in London, GB
This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel
Gold, Enamel
Bague du début du 19ème siècle en or 9 carats ornée d'une intaille sur verre
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne en or jaune 9 carats (350 millièmes) du début du 19ème siècle sertie d'une plaque de verre portant l'inscription en intaille "Une lettre adoucit les peines de l'absenc...
10k Gold
Bague des années 20 ornée d'un camée sur sardoine
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne ornée d'un camée sur sardoine représentant un homme de profil à l'antique. Elle est en or rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) et date des années 20. Poids total du bijou ...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Chevalière Art nouveau en or à décor de houx
Located in PARIS, FR
Chevalière Art nouveau en or 18 carats (750 millièmes). Son plateau, de forme ovale, est monogrammé "B.B" et elle décorée de houx. Poids total du bijou : 8,6 g environ. Taille 61,5....
18k Gold
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel - French work of the 19th century. Our opinion: Superb mixed ring, in its original condition
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,735
Antique Gold Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century 18ct Gold signet ring with French import marks and deep armorial engraving
Unavailable|$3,985
Art Nouveau MC signet ring in 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Nouveau MC signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique ring with a relief decoration on the
18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,250
Antique Victorian Venus Mars Onyx Cameo Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Love & War. A substantial antique signet ring set with an onyx cameo depicting Venus and Mars, both
Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,415
Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat gold, ring for men
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat rose gold. Antique wedding ring monogrammed "FD". The ring
Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,690
0.35 Carats Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring
Located in Paris, FR
orginal signet ring with a lion figure, its jaw enclosing an old cut diamond. Estimated diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,250
French circa 1780 Georgian Period Red Enamel Diamond Giardinetti Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Remembrance Giardinetti stands for Italian little garden These floral-theme rings reflect the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Handmade 18 Kt Gold and 925 Silver Ring with French Early 1900s Porcelain
Located in roma, IT
Fascinating 18 kt gold and 925 silver ring handmade by our Italian master goldsmiths, with early
Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$31,500
JEAN FOUQUET A Platinum Gentleman's Ring
By Jean Fouquet
Located in London, GB
." Signed Jean Fouquet and numbered 22241, circa 1929, French assay mark for platinum, maker's mark for
Platinum
Unavailable|$18,116
Belle Époque Diamond, Red Enamel and Rubies Marquise Ring
Located in Paris, FR
56 roses diamonds. Shoulders set with diamonds too. Usually wear as a signet ring on the little
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
A Brown Agate Cameo of Napoleon as Emperor in Later Gold Ring Mount
Located in London, GB
later English Victorian 18k Gold Ring, with Chevron design shoulders. The Cameo is engraved, incorrectly
Agate, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$18,116
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamonds Signet Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Large platinum signet ring centered with an oblong cut sapphire weighting around 5 carats, color
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$4,300
Antique Art Deco 18 Kt French Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A symbol of rank and power is the face of this important looking Art Deco French Signet ring c
18k Gold
Sold|$2,174
Antique Silver French Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Signet ring in silver, adorned with coats of arms under the crown. Ring size: 7 Weight: 2.7g. Top
Silver
Sold|$2,174
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,174
18kt Yellow Gold French Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold Signet ring, engraved with a coat of arms decorated with three crowns and stars. Ring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,019
Antique 18 Karat Gold French Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Signet ring in 18k yellow gold engraved with a coat of arms with three chevrons, a horse and
Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,227
18kt Yellow Gold & Silver French Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold and Silver Signet ring, engraved a double coat of arms. Ring size: 8 3/4 Weight: 13.1g.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$2,174
18kt Yellow Gold Antique French Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Signet ring in 750 thousandths yellow gold adorned with a coat of arms topped by a count's crown
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neoclassical Gold & Silver French Signet Ring 1780’s
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold and Silver Signet ring, engraved the family crest on square shape. Ring size: 8 Weight
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Sold|$3,000
Art Deco French Gold Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, French. Decorated with a fabulous armorial, this French Art Deco signet ring has
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,200
French Art Deco Gold Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, France. This Art Deco ring features a sleek architecture in a geometric signet
18k Gold
Sold|$3,450
A Gold Signet Ring, France 1870ca
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES A Gold signet
Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,500
1780s French Gold Engraved Crest Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. The oval top engraved with a crest depicting a coat-of-arms with leaves, stars, a rampant lion and...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.