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18kt Yellow Gold and Roman Silver Coin Of Emperor Vespasian 69AD - 79AD Ring
18kt Yellow Gold and Roman Silver Coin Of Emperor Vespasian 69AD - 79AD Ring

18kt Yellow Gold and Roman Silver Coin Of Emperor Vespasian 69AD - 79AD Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

This Ancient Roman silver coin of Emperor Vespasian has been mounted in a stunning modern 18 Karat

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Kitten Platinum Coin 1/25oz 2000 in 14K Gold Bezel Ring Heart Beaded Accent
Kitten Platinum Coin 1/25oz 2000 in 14K Gold Bezel Ring Heart Beaded Accent

Kitten Platinum Coin 1/25oz 2000 in 14K Gold Bezel Ring Heart Beaded Accent

Located in Austin, TX

tapers to 2.1 mm at the base of the ring Coin: Platinum 1/25 oz. Isle of Man 2000

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ring in 22 Kt Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Ancient Coin with Goddess Dimitra
Ring in 22 Kt Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Ancient Coin with Goddess Dimitra

Ring in 22 Kt Yellow Gold and Oxidized Silver Ancient Coin with Goddess Dimitra

By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer

Located in Athens, GR

Handcrafted Ring, in gold 22, Kt and Oxidized Silver Ancient (replica) coin represent Goddess

Category

2010s Greek Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

1991 Panda Coin 1/20OZ Fine Gold Ring with 14k Yellow Gold Nugget Band
1991 Panda Coin 1/20OZ Fine Gold Ring with 14k Yellow Gold Nugget Band

1991 Panda Coin 1/20OZ Fine Gold Ring with 14k Yellow Gold Nugget Band

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Coin Information ♥ Country: China Metal Content: 1/20OZ Year: 1991 Denomination: 5 Yuan Purity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Spiga di Grano Lucanian Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Dubini Spiga di Grano Lucanian Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Dubini Spiga di Grano Lucanian Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a rare ancient silver coin from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Setting And Greek Massalia Silver Coin Ring, Circa 350-220 BC
18kt Yellow Gold Setting And Greek Massalia Silver Coin Ring, Circa 350-220 BC

18kt Yellow Gold Setting And Greek Massalia Silver Coin Ring, Circa 350-220 BC

Located in Firenze, IT

Youthful head of female profile facing left. Mounted in 18kt yellow gold Top size 13mm x 11mm Size : 7 Weight: 6.82gr. Marseille, the "Massalia" of the Greeks, founded by the Phocia...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, CA

) - the antique coin recess mounted (prong set from behind) in a 14K yellow gold ring setting with Greek

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

1/10OZ 22K Fine Gold American Eagle Lady Liberty Coin Ring w/ Diamond Halo
1/10OZ 22K Fine Gold American Eagle Lady Liberty Coin Ring w/ Diamond Halo

1/10OZ 22K Fine Gold American Eagle Lady Liberty Coin Ring w/ Diamond Halo

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Ring Information  ♥ Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .66cttw Diamond Color: H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Obol Silver Coin Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Obol Silver Coin Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Obol Silver Coin Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Persepolis coins minted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare
22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare

22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare

Located in San Diego, CA

22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Coin Bezel Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Sz, Rare. This unique and

Category

1990s Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

18kt Gold And Early Byzantine Bronze Follis Coin Ring Circa 527-565 D.C.
18kt Gold And Early Byzantine Bronze Follis Coin Ring Circa 527-565 D.C.

18kt Gold And Early Byzantine Bronze Follis Coin Ring Circa 527-565 D.C.

Located in Firenze, IT

Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian right "DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG" Large "M" between a star and cross, cross above, "A" below, "CON" in exergue Top 14mm Mounted in 18kt y...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Bronze

18k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
18k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus

18k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus

Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI

Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring in 18k or 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy. Discover the

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1989 Isle of Man 1/25OZ Gold Crown Coin Ring with Persian Cat Elizabeth II
1989 Isle of Man 1/25OZ Gold Crown Coin Ring with Persian Cat Elizabeth II

1989 Isle of Man 1/25OZ Gold Crown Coin Ring with Persian Cat Elizabeth II

Located in Sugar Land, TX

II Metal: Gold Weight: 1/25OZ Type: Coin Year: 1989 Composition: .999 Gold Ounce ♥ Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salvador Dali 22k "Dalí d'Or" For Piaget Coin Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1966
Salvador Dali 22k "Dalí d'Or" For Piaget Coin Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1966

Salvador Dali 22k "Dalí d'Or" For Piaget Coin Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1966

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Miami, FL

Details: - Type: Signet Ring - Metal(s): 22K Gold Coin, 18K Gold Setting - Reference No.: 3141500 - VCA

Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Signet Ring
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Signet Ring

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Signet Ring

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

Ancient Roman Coin Ring, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Duo Half Coin Signet Ring
Duo Half Coin Signet Ring

Duo Half Coin Signet Ring

Unavailable|$3,700 / item

Duo Half Coin Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Duo Half Coin Signet Ring in 18k yellow gold with pave diamonds. - Round pave G VS diamonds

Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Greek Coin Gold Signet Ring

Greek Coin Gold Signet Ring

Located in New York City, NY

Greek Coin mounted in a bold gold signet ring setting, stylishly 1980's 'must have jewel'.

Category

Italian Signet Rings

Antique Roman Coin Fine Silver Handmade Signet Ring Personalized Designer
Antique Roman Coin Fine Silver Handmade Signet Ring Personalized Designer

Antique Roman Coin Fine Silver Handmade Signet Ring Personalized Designer

By AB Jewelry NYC

Located in New York, NY

Roman Coin Ring. In this custom designed fine silver signet ring, a bronze Roman Coin is set in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Bronze, 18k Gold

Urn Coin Ring
Urn Coin Ring

Urn Coin Ring

Unavailable|$2,770 / item

Urn Coin Ring

By Kathryn Bentley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Urn Coin ring is cast in oxidized sterling silver and set in 14k yellow gold. Molded from an

Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Bee Coin Ring
Bee Coin Ring

Bee Coin Ring

Unavailable|$2,980 / item

Bee Coin Ring

By Kathryn Bentley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bee Coin Ring is cast in oxidized sterling silver and set in 14k yellow gold. Molded from an

Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gemini Coin Ring
Gemini Coin Ring

Gemini Coin Ring

Unavailable|$2,210 / item

Gemini Coin Ring

By Kathryn Bentley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Gemini ring is cast in oxidized sterling silver and set in 14k gold. Molded from an ancient

Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Saint Benedict Coin Ring
Saint Benedict Coin Ring

Saint Benedict Coin Ring

Unavailable|$368

Saint Benedict Coin Ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

Saint Benedict Ring made by Shannon Koszyk. Sterling wrapped bronze St. Benedict coin, available

Category

2010s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Winged Victory Angel Coin Ring
Winged Victory Angel Coin Ring

Winged Victory Angel Coin Ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

Victory Angel Coin ring by Shannon Koszyk. Sterling & bronze coin ring, WW1 Victory Angel coin

Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Petit Audaces Cross Coin Ring
Petit Audaces Cross Coin Ring

Petit Audaces Cross Coin Ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

Petit Audaces Cross coin ring by Shannon Koszyk. “Audaces Fortuna Invat,” translated from Latin

Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Audaces Fortuna  Invat statement Coin Ring
Audaces Fortuna  Invat statement Coin Ring

Audaces Fortuna Invat statement Coin Ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

signature coin - ring measures 1.5" across - all rings are made to order - please allow 4-6 weeks delivery

Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Conquistador Sterling and Bronze Coin Ring
Conquistador Sterling and Bronze Coin Ring

Conquistador Sterling and Bronze Coin Ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

Sterling silver and bronze ring, ring is 7/8" across. All rings are hand made to order, please

Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sterling and Bronze Statement Lion Coin ring
Sterling and Bronze Statement Lion Coin ring

Sterling and Bronze Statement Lion Coin ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

King Lion Statement Coin ring by Shannon Koszyk. Audentis Foruna Iuvat, Fortune Favors the Brave

Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

18k Gold Alexander The Great Coin Ring
18k Gold Alexander The Great Coin Ring

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

Joan of Arc Protection Prayer Coin Ring
Joan of Arc Protection Prayer Coin Ring

Joan of Arc Protection Prayer Coin Ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

Joan of Arc statement coin ring by Shannon Koszyk. Sterling & bronze, French Joan of Arc coin

Category

2010s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Ring with Bronze Coin, Dimitrios Exclusive D227
Ring with Bronze Coin, Dimitrios Exclusive D227

Ring with Bronze Coin, Dimitrios Exclusive D227

Located in Athens, Peristeri

A refined sterling silver ring with a gold-plated wreath and a bronze coin in the center. In

Category

2010s Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Rare 18K Gold Vintage Ring with Antique Roman Coin
Rare 18K Gold Vintage Ring with Antique Roman Coin

Rare 18K Gold Vintage Ring with Antique Roman Coin

Located in Geneva, CH

Elevate your collection with this distinguished vintage signet ring, featuring a genuine Roman coin

Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold Silver Roma Coin Ring w/ Diamonds
18K Gold Silver Roma Coin Ring w/ Diamonds

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

14k Gold Ring with South Africa Gold Coin 1891-1991
14k Gold Ring with South Africa Gold Coin 1891-1991

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

Vintage 1818 Louis XVIII 20 Francs 21K Gold Coin Ring
Vintage 1818 Louis XVIII 20 Francs 21K Gold Coin Ring

Vintage 1818 Louis XVIII 20 Francs 21K Gold Coin Ring

Located in Geneva, CH

Discover the elegance of history with our exquisite 1818 Louis XVIII 20 Francs coin ring. Crafted

Category

Antique 1810s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

In the Name of the Father Statement Cross Coin Ring
In the Name of the Father Statement Cross Coin Ring

In the Name of the Father Statement Cross Coin Ring

By Shannon Koszyk

Located in Seattle, WA

In the Name of the Father Coin ring by Shannon Koszyk. Sterling wrapped bronze cross coin. in the

Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Vintage 21 K Gold Coin Ring Senator Robert F. Kennedy 1968
Vintage 21 K Gold Coin Ring Senator Robert F. Kennedy 1968

Vintage 21 K Gold Coin Ring Senator Robert F. Kennedy 1968

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage coin ring with a collectible 21K gold medal honoured Robert F. Kennedy, surrounded by 18K

Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Dina Kamal, Flat Coin Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds
Dina Kamal, Flat Coin Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds

Dina Kamal, Flat Coin Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds

By DINAKAMAL

Located in London, GB

Flat Coin Pinky Ring The Flat Coin Series references the classic signet ring, transforming it

Category

2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Coin Signet Ring
Ancient Roman Coin Signet Ring

Ancient Roman Coin Signet Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s (Ring), Circa 86 BCE (Coin) 14k, Silver, American and Roman. Set in an elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Sicily 461 BC Segesta Ancient Coin Flip Signet Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Greek Sicily 461 BC Segesta Ancient Coin Flip Signet Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold

Greek Sicily 461 BC Segesta Ancient Coin Flip Signet Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Signet flip ring with an ancient coin from Segesta city. Fabulous coin signet ring, crafted with

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Coco Chanel Coin Gold Signet Fashion Ring
Coco Chanel Coin Gold Signet Fashion Ring

Coco Chanel Coin Gold Signet Fashion Ring

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Coco Chanel signet ring from autumn of 2008. The ring is plated in 18 karat yellow gold and is size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

22k Yellow gold round coin shaped signet ring
22k Yellow gold round coin shaped signet ring

22k Yellow gold round coin shaped signet ring

Located in London, GB

This exquisite signet ring or wedding band is crafted from 22ct yellow gold, making it a timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's US $5 Gold Coin Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Style Vintage Ring
Men's US $5 Gold Coin Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Style Vintage Ring

Men's US $5 Gold Coin Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Style Vintage Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Men's gold coin ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The $5 dollar US gold coin, which is 90% gold

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Monete Coin Ring, 1980s
Bulgari Monete Coin Ring, 1980s

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

Ancient Silver Coin Medusa Gold Ring
Ancient Silver Coin Medusa Gold Ring

Ancient Silver Coin Medusa Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Ring designed as bezel set ancient silver roman coin. Centering silver coin depicting Gorgoneion

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Silver Greek Coin Flip Charm Ring
Ancient Silver Greek Coin Flip Charm Ring

Ancient Silver Greek Coin Flip Charm Ring

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

shaped ring. Size 6 1/2. Both beautiful sides of this ancient Greek coin may be featured, depending on

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Sterling Silver

US 1856 Liberty Gold Coin Gentlemans Ring
US 1856 Liberty Gold Coin Gentlemans Ring

US 1856 Liberty Gold Coin Gentlemans Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

US 1856 Liberty one dollar gold coin gentleman’s ring circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: A coin ring

Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Ancient Silver Coin, 18 Karat Gold Ring
Ancient Silver Coin, 18 Karat Gold Ring

Ancient Silver Coin, 18 Karat Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Roman coin, as of Minerva, circa 3rd Century AD gross

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1988 Panda Coin Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
1988 Panda Coin Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

1988 Panda Coin Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Ring Specifications: ​ ​Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Gold

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

Bulgari Monete Roman Imperial Coin Gold Bold Ring
Bulgari Monete Roman Imperial Coin Gold Bold Ring

Bulgari Monete Roman Imperial Coin Gold Bold Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Napoli, NA

Bulgari 18k gold ring from Monete collection, featuring ancient Quadrans Domitian Roman Imperial 81

Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Copper

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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, 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 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 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
    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.