Antique Signet Mans
Antique 1850s German Signet Rings
Steel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s European Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Signet Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Vintage 1950s Renaissance Revival Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Antique 1890s Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s French Signet Rings
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
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Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Retro Signet Rings
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Retro Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Signet Rings
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 1680s British Victorian Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Jade, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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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