Vintage Sterling Silver Ancient Coin Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient coin signet ring. In sterling silver. The gold-topped bezel setting set with an
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20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
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Vintage 14K Gold Lion-Headed Coin Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This ring is a 14k gold version of the image of the lion found on the Greek Cyzikos coin that dates
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 22K Liberty Head Coin in 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage from first glance, this statement signet centers an authentic 22k Liberty Head gold coin
Category
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Monete Antique Large Coin Signet Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ancient Large Coin Monete Signet Ring by Bulgari. Striking Bvlgari 18k
Category
20th Century Italian Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Roberto Coin Diamond Basket Weave Ring VHK#551
By Roberto Coin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
White Gold
Dubini Gorgon Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver hemidrachm coin
Category
2010s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
From $6,353 / item
Dubini Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Bronze
Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an Alexander the Great silver coin set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Ancient Silver Persian Coin Signet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This unique DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver Persian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Dubini Ancient Alexander the Great Silver Coin Diamond Signet Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon silver coin set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Dubini Ancient Silver Chersonesos Lion Coin Signet Wood 18 Karat Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This unique DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Thracian silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
From $4,681 / item
Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a replica silver coin of Alexander the
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Female Janiform Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Mysia
Category
2010s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Nymph Larissa Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Thessaly
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1856 Lady Liberty 1 Dollar Coin in 14k Gold Bezel Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1856 Lady Liberty 1 Dollar Coin in 10K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Unisex Signet Ring in Size 6. Details
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coin Ring Silver Snake
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coin Ring Silver Snake J DAUPHIN "Old Flame" ring Made in 2007 Material Sterling Silver A woman
Category
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Monete Coin Ring, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
A vintage Bulgari Monete ring from the 1980s, featuring an authentic ancient coin as its
Category
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Bulgari Ancient Coin Monete Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
siècle..” on the other, both on the underside of the ring around the coin. 18k yellow gold Size 6.75
Category
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dos Pesos 1945 Coin Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mexico Coin Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Dos Pesos coin 1945 made in 14KT yellow gold. GOLD: 14KT gold Grams:6.23 size: 8 Item#: 410
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Ancient Roman Coin Ring Hi-Karat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, American. Coin circa 200 BCE, Rome. This handmade 22k gold signet ring features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Signet Rings
Materials
22k Gold
Sterling Silver Coin Ring Snake Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coin Ring Woman – Sterling Silver Snake Serpent Ring by J DAUPHIN (“Old Flame,” 2007) Sterling
Category
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bolivia Coin yellow ring 18KT gold handmade ring custom
Located in Jupiter, FL
Unique Bolivia Coin ring, made in 18KT gold, the ring appears to be made by hand from scratch, year
Category
Antique 17th Century Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Silver Coin Ring Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Old Flame” cocktail ring featuring a woman coin design, set with three white diamonds
Category
2010s American Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Alexander The Great Coin Ring
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold. Features ancient, authentic Alexander The Great coin center inset. Size 7.5
Category
2010s Signet Rings
Medal Coin Ring Woman with mask Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Coin Ring Woman with mask Ruby J DAUPHIN "Old Flame" ring Symbolically, rubies have long
Category
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Ruby, Bronze
Coin Medal Ring Woman with Mask Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coin Medal Ring Woman with Mask Emerald J DAUPHIN "Old Flame" ring with Woman and Emerald Pierced
Category
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Emerald, Bronze
18k Yellow Gold Pinky Sterling Silver Coin Ring
$2,384Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Pinky Sterling Silver Coin Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the understated sophistication of this 18k yellow gold pinky signet ring
Category
2010s American Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1993 1/20OZ Fine Gold Panda Coin Ring
$3,495 / item
1993 1/20OZ Fine Gold Panda Coin Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin: Panda Coin Metal Content: 1/20OZ Fine Gold .999 Denomination: 5 Yuan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Silver Coin With A Gorgon Head Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Heavy gold ring set with ancient silver coin with a Gorgon head.Coin measures approx 14mm round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Silver
1/10OZ Chinese Panda Gold Coin Rope Ring
$2,995 / item
1/10OZ Chinese Panda Gold Coin Rope Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Country: China Coin Metal: Fine Gold .999 Metal Content: 1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
American Eagle Lady Liberty Rope Coin Frame Ring
$1,995 / item
American Eagle Lady Liberty Rope Coin Frame Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Metal: 22K Fine Gold Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Authentic Ancient Greek Silver Coin and Octagon Ring
$1,450 / item
Authentic Ancient Greek Silver Coin and Octagon Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Greek silver coin set in 22k yellow gold and mounted on a brushed/ textured
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Dubini Constantine Ancient Roman Bronze Coin Silver Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Bronze
American Eagle Lady Liberty 1/10oz Textured Coin Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin: Lady Liberty Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Coin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1991 Panda Coin Ring with Fluted Bezel & Presidential Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Gold Content: 1/20OZ Purity: Fine Gold .999 Denomination: 5 Yuan Country
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Ring Medal Coin Silver Woman White Diamond Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Ring Medal Coin Silver Woman White Diamond Ruby Blue SapphireJ Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Old
Category
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Silver Roma Coin Ring w/ Diamonds
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Decorate with full around of white diamonds Ancient, authentic Rome mint center inset. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right / Puteal Scribonianum (Scribonian we...
Category
2010s Signet Rings
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Diamond Halo
$3,495 / item
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Obverse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman bronze coin set in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Dubini Constantine Ancient Roman Bronze Coin Black Rhodium Silver Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver, Bronze
14k Gold Ring with South Africa Gold Coin 1891-1991
Located in Montreal, QC
14k Gold ring with South Africa gold coin 1891-1991 1/10 oz fine gold Verpleging Protean Nursing
Category
Late 20th Century South African Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 24k Gold
Medal Coin Ring Silver Woman White Diamond Pink Sapphire Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Coin Ring Silver Woman White Diamond Pink Sapphire Ruby Cocktail Statement Ring Quantity of
Category
2010s American Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1/10OZ Lady Liberty Diamond Coin Ring with Nugget Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: Varies ♥ Ring Information ♥ Details: Liberty Coin with Diamond Halo with Nugget Band Main Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Rope Bezel Frame
$1,995 / item
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Rope Bezel Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: Antelope Metal: Gold Weight: 1/10OZ Type: Coin Year: Varies Composition: .9167 Gold Ounce ♥ Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring Coins 2 Pesos Estados Unidos Mexicana Yellow Gold 18 Karat
$767Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Coins 2 Pesos Estados Unidos Mexicana Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our remarkable 18k solid gold ring, a unique piece of jewelry that combines the timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Nugget Ring with Authentic Mexican Dos Pesos Gold Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Pesos gold coin securely bezel-set at the center. The ring showcases a bold textured nugget design
Category
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Men's Ring - 18k Apollo Silver Custom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Style: Coin Statement Ring Theme: Apollo Measurements Face Height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1/10OZ Lady Liberty American Eagle Coin Ring with Bark Texture
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Information: American Eagle Coin Metal: 22k Fine Gold Denomination: $5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jorge Adeler Heraclius Gold Coin Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Jorge Adeler Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Width: 12.85 mm Size: US
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring Coins 2 Pesos United States Mexicana Yellow Gold 24 Carats
$1,408Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Coins 2 Pesos United States Mexicana Yellow Gold 24 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this sumptuous 2 Pesos Coin Ring in 24 Carat Yellow Gold, an
Category
Vintage 1940s French Artisan Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K gold Ring centering a fine Ancient Roman Coin, Fairchild & Co.
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
22K gold Ring centering a fine Ancient Roman Coin, Fairchild & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Sold as a lot the following: 1. Ancient Denarius, Coin of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, mounted
Category
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Alexander III the Great Antique Roman Coin Ring
Located in Miami, FL
coin, in ring size 9.75. Alexander III The Great - Macedonian Kingdom (336-323 B.C.) Tetradrachm
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
900 Dos Pesos Mexican Coin Gents Ring in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This bold and distinctive gents ring is crafted from solid 14 carat yellow gold and showcases an
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panda 1/20OZ Fine Gold Panda Rope Coin Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Country: China Gold Content: 1/20 OZ Purity: .999
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Helios Sun God Ancient Silver Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Rhodos
Category
2010s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Coin Signet Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact coin signet ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a coin 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing coin signet ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but DUBINI, Vicki Orr and J DAUPHIN each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A coin signet ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 8 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a coin 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 Coin Signet Ring?
On average, a coin signet ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,983, while they’re typically $590 on the low end and $8,726 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 Coin Signet Ring
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- Do signet rings have stones?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Signet 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.
- What is a gold signet ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The 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.
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