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 ancient Roman Era bronze coin.
Sterling Silver
Indian Head Gold Coin Signet Ring in 14k & 22k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Indian Head Gold Coin Signet Ring in 14k & 22k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a 1914 $2.50 Indian Head gold coin set into a bold signet-style d...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 to 4th century BC.
Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Turkish 24K Gold Fused Silver Hammered Diamond Bee Coin Signet Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Contemporary Turkish 24K Gold Fused Silver Hammered Diamond Bee Coin Signet Ring, Size 6 1/2 (US), by Kurtulan Jewellery Imbued with classical mythology and ancient artistry, this st...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Ancient Greek Ephesus Style 24k Fused Gold Silver Diamond Bee Coin Signet Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Greek Ephesus Style 24k Fused Gold Silver Diamond Bee Coin Signet Ring, by Kurtulan Jewellery Imbued with classical mythology and ancient artistry, this striking statement co...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 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 framed in a sculptural 14k gold mount.
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Retro 18K Signet Ring with an Ancient Athenian Drachma Coin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and numismatic signet ring. In 18 karat yellow gold with a high karat finish to the head. By repute sold by (and possibly created by) Dimitri Politikos of Lambe...
18k 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 Yellow Gold Size: 9.75 (adjustable) Weight: 17.8 Grams Diameter: 19.5 MM Type: Zeus Gree...
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 Yellow Gold Size: 9.75 (adjustable) Weight: 17.8 Grams Diameter: 19.5 MM Type: Zeus Gree...
Gold, 14k 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] Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight. F Color, VS Clarity, Round Bril...
White 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 gold Monete signet ring showcasing an authentic ancient coin framed in a bold, polishe...
18k Gold, Yellow 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 from Mysia dating circa 4th century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. Coin Ø 13mm Coin We...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
From $6,222 / 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 coin set 18K yellow gold. This ring can be ordered in any size upon request. HISTORY...
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 in 18K yellow gold. SIZE: Available in from US 4-10. Please enquire. HISTORY He...
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 coin minted circa 123-88 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. ABOUT THE COIN The diademed an...
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 in 18K yellow gold with diamonds. DEPICTED ON COIN Obverse: Head of Heracles right ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 coin minted circa 4th century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with wooden inlay. Ring Si...
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
From $4,585 / 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 Great set in 18kt yellow gold with lacquered wood. HISTORY Herakles was the great...
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, Lampsakos dating circa 4th-3rd Century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. DEPICTED ON COI...
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, Larissa dating circa 356-342 B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold. DEPICTED ON COIN Obve...
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.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ancient Coin Monete Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
Over the ages, populations have been fascinated with their coins as a form of value but also as an important statement of who they are. How kingdoms, empires and countries choose to ...
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#: 410-00015KFK WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Ju...
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 gorgeous ancient Roman silver coin with Zeus or Jupiter on the front and Victoria ...
22k Gold
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 is unknown, coin authenticity is unknown either. The coin is from year 1797. WHAT...
Gold, 18k Gold
24K Yellow Gold Horse Coin Ring by Gurhan
By Gurhan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Bold, distinctive, and steeped in history, this Gurhan 24K Yellow Gold Horse Coin Ring captures the spirit of ancient artistry with a modern collector’s edge. Handcrafted in pure 24 ...
Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
$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, accented with a sterling silver coin.
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$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 Country: China Year: 1993 Obverse: Temple of Heaven in Beijing Reverse: Features a Pa...
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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: 1/10OZ Denomination: 10 Yuan Year: Varies Obverse: Beijing Temple of Heaven with Ch...
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k 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 coin set in sterling silver. * Due to the unique process of hand carving coins in anc...
Sterling Silver, Silver, Bronze
$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 Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding Branch & Torch Reverse: Bald Eagle Year: Varies ♥ B...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
$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 sterling silver octagon shaped ring band. Size 6 1/2. Old world meets modern.
22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
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 Metal: 22k Fine Gold Year: Varies Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding Torch Reverse: Americ...
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: China Year: 1991 Obverse: China landmark Beijing Temple of Heaven Reverse: Panda Enjoy...
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 14K Gold Ancient Greek Coin Bombe Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A distinctive Italian coin ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, designed in the spirit of the archaeological revival jewelry that defined much of the finest Italian jewelry producti...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,995 / 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: Paul Kruger Reverse: Antelope Metal: Gold Weight: 1/10OZ Year: Varies Composition: .9...
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 18K yellow gold with diamonds. * Due to the unique process of hand carving coins i...
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 coin depicting Constantine the Great set in black rhodium sterling silver. Coin Ø 14-...
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver, Bronze
Hellenistic 18kt Gold Greek Massalia Coin Ring, Circa 350-220 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 350-220 BC Dimensions: 14 x 12 mm Ring size: 7 ¼ Weight: 7,20 gr The ring is composed of an 18-karat yellow gold mount in which is set an ancient Greek silver coin, ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1/10OZ Lady Liberty Diamond Coin Ring with Nugget Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin: Lady Liberty Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding Branch & Torch Reverse: Flying Eagle Precious Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Coin Metal:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$2,695 / item
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Rope Bezel Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Obverse: Paul Kruger Reverse: Antelope Metal: Gold Weight: 1/10OZ Type: Coin Year: Varies Composition: .9167 Gold ...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ancient Roman Coin Ruby & Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A refined and substantial 18K yellow gold coin ring, centered by an ancient-style coin displaying a richly darkened patina and classical profile detail. The mounting has a bold, col...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Men's Ring - 18k Apollo Silver Custom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 1 size for $80 Design: Ancient Greek Coin Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Style: Coin Statement Ring Theme: Apollo Measure...
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 Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding a Torch Reverse: Bald...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jorge Adeler Heraclius Gold Coin Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold
By Jorge Adeler
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Jorge Adeler Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Width: 12.85 mm Size: US 9.25 (resizable) Total Weight: 20.0 Grams Stamped: "18K" "JA" Condition: Preowned,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,366Sale 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 exceptional jewel that embodies both the rich history and the luxurious beauty of the a...
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Silver Coin Gorgon Head Ring in Gold, Italy, Size 7, 12.4g
Located in Firenze, IT
Heavy gold ring set with ancient silver coin with a Gorgon head.Coin measures approx 14mm round. Ring size 7. 12.4 grams. State: Pyrion, Mysia Denomination: Silver Hemidrachm Date: 3...
Gold, Silver
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 authentic 90% pure (21.6 carats) Dos Pesos Mexican gold coin, elegantly rub-over set ...
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 Denomination: 5 Yuan Year: Varies Obverse: Temple of Heaven in Beijing encircled by the phr...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Athina Coin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Diamond Bezel Coin Ring all custom made by hand. This stunning coin ring has a solid 18 Karat Gold Coin of Athina, (the coin is an exa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 dating circa 307-304 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. Coin Ø 19mm DEPICTED ON COIN: O...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and substantial estate 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K antique gold coin 14K yellow gold signet ring 1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th century ring setting Weight: 23.4g Chri...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Ring with Gorgon Coin, Circa 350-300 BC, Size 8.5
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 350 – 300 B.C. Ring size: 8 ½ Weight: 12,7 gr This ring is entirely made of silver and has a hemidrachm affixed to the upper part, which is an ancient Greek coin worth half...
Silver
Dubini Chersonesos Lion Ancient Authentic Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Thracian silver coin minted circa 4th century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. The ring may be ordered in any size...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Silver Coins 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Persepolis coins minted circa 1st century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. The ring may be ordered in any size wit...
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Dubini Europa & the Bull Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin dating 45 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. DEPICTED ON THE COIN Obverse: Europa riding bull right,...
Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Authentic 1911 $2.50 Quarter Eagle Men's Coin Ring 14k .900 Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $80 Design: $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle 1911 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & .900 Gold Coin Style: Statement Measureme...
14k 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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