British Topaz Signet Ring 14K Gold Motto Donec Devs Dat Dono, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
and imposing Antique English signet ring created around 1890, crafted in solid 14K gold and set with a
Topaz, 14k Gold
Victorian 18k English Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
relief, with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax. An incredible bloodstone intaglio ring from the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold English Hallmarks Engraved Vintage Signet Mens' Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of desirable signet design, this solid & heavy Retro Gents’ Ring is meticulously crafted in 9K
Yellow Gold
Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family, English, circa 17th century
Located in London, GB
Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family. A yellow gold signet ring, the central octagonal
Yellow Gold
9K Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Masonic Engraved English Signet Mens' Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of desirable signet design, this solid & heavy Art-Deco Gents’ Ring is meticulously crafted in 9K
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage English 18k Tt Gold 0.02ctw Diamond Rectangular Grooved Signet Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold - 18k White Gold Accents Weight: 7.71 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger
Diamond, Gold
An Art-Deco 9K Yellow Gold Engraved Signet Mens' Ring. English Hallmarks, c1930s
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The mens’ signet ring is Art-Deco, yet it’s in beautiful condition It features an engraved
Yellow Gold
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx
Agate, 18k Gold
Medieval Iconographic Ring with the Holy Trinity, English, circa 15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with the holy trinity. A yellow gold ring with an oval bezel finely
Yellow Gold
Victorian Carnelian Coat Of Arms Intaglio Seal Ring English 1868 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Stepping back into History An impressive antique Carnelian intaglio seal ring, bearing full British
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Roman Intaglio in English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Munich, Bavaria
letter p as well as the lions head for London. ring size R - 8 3/4
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
18K English Dragon Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K English Dragon Signet Ring from the 1940's. Tapered band is decorated with repousse
18k Gold
Antique Carnelian Coat of Arms Intaglio Seal Ring English 1868 Marks 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
Stepping back into History An impressive antique Carnelian intaglio seal ring, bearing full
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Victorian English Intaglio Crest Signet and 15KT Gold Snake Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Pause to marvel at the exceptional craftsmanship of this English Victorian Signet Intaglio Crest
15k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian English 15K Yellow Gold Enamel Hair Signet Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English15K Yellow Gold Enamel Hair Signet Mourning Ring. This
Yellow Gold, Enamel
circa 1962 Vintage Signet Ring 18k Yellow Gold Oval Mount English Hallmarks
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage signet ring (circa 1962) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The oval signet has a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring Large 19th Century Antique Seal Ring
Located in London, GB
A large antique English Georgian era gentleman’s gold signet ring, circa 1830. In the centre
Carnelian, Gold
An amethyst English Bishop seal ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The large marquise-cut amethyst with intaglio carved the seal of the english bishop ,collet set
Amethyst, 18k Gold
18th Century English Silver Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE The oval plaque depicting two lions rampant lions holding two shield and a crown. Dimensions of the top: 31 mm high, 27 mm wide Mounted i...
Sterling Silver
Tassie Glass Intaglio Ring English 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Intaglio depicting a dancing Faun. Mounted in 18k gold. the intaglio measuring 24 x 20 millimetres Size 7 Magnificent large glass intaglio with deep engraving of dancing Faun...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Important Sapphire Ring GIA Certified Unheated English Arts & Crafts
Located in Northampton, MA
our souls and our hands. This astoundingly beautiful and rare Arts & Crafts period men's ring was
Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique Stuart Rock Crystal Ring Gold Wire Cipher circa 1700 Georgian English
Located in London, GB
and flashes of berry-pink foil underneath, this ring is steeped with English history and is a
Rock Crystal, Gold
English 9ct Gold & Moss Agate Cabochon Signet Type Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed English signet type ring. In 9ct gold. Bezel-set with a wonderfully selected large
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The most requested thing by visitors to our store is signet rings. This English signet is a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Gold Engraved Crest Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. The top engraved with a coat-of-arms depicting an helmet and a sword and a cartouche with the Fre...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coat of Arms Signet Ring, English, Victorian, 18K, Size 9
Located in Northampton, MA
This Victorian-era deeply engraved family crest intaglio signet ring is crafted from 18K gold and
Agate, 18k Gold
Fine Antique Georgian Style English Crest 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Georgian style 14K gold aristocratic crest signet ring featuring an ornate Coat of
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Gold Signet Unisex Stag Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 18ct and tested as 18k gold Ring Size: 8 & Not Sizable Top measures 13.5 mm and sits 3.1 mm
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Charles Green & Son English Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Gold Unisex Signet Ring
By Charles S. Green & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English lettering Signed CG& S for Charles Green & Son, with British hallmarks for Birmingham, 1960's and
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage Mens English Assay Ring 9k Gold Signet Ingot Diamond 12 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
A unique men's ring featuring English assay marks, crafted in 9 karat gold. Round brilliant cut
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Bloodstone Signet Ring with Motto "Forward", circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a classic English or Irish bloodstone signet ring with crest of a fist holding a baton and
18k Gold
Baroque Style Carnelian Ring in Silver, English, circa 1896
Located in Northampton, MA
Created in London, England in 1896, this Carnelian ring features elaborately carved and pierced
Carnelian, Silver
Rare Omphacite Jade Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
classic English men's signet ring but it can't be English. Although maybe an English jeweler made it here
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Gold English Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Signet Ring with True Lover’s Knot and the Initials “AI” England, 17th century Gold Weight 9 gr
Gold
English Gold Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18ct Gold signet ring is engraved with the head of a Bird of Pray . Birmingham makers mark S
18k Gold
Antique Unisex Monogram Signet Ring, English Circa 1926
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold early 20th Century unisex monogram signet ring, dating
Heavy English Victorian 15 Carat Rose Gold Shield Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A fantastic Victorian hallmarked 15 carat rose gold shield shaped signet ring. Well made piece
15k Gold
Vintage circa 1954 English 9 Karat Gold RH Engraved Signet Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Beautiful English hallmarked 9K yellow gold RH engraved signet ring. London assayed as 1954. Size
9k Gold
Vintage English Lion Engraved Crest Signet Ring in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This vintage ring it typically worn by men as a gents signet but can also be worn my women as a
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Crest Seal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive heavy 18 karat gold seal ring with English crest incised on chalcedony quartz.
18k Gold
Georgian Carnelian "English Pointer" Intaglio Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional Georgian intaglio ring, the carnelian agate panel has been carved with a family
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique English Victorian 18 Karat Gold Griffin Signet Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous antique Victorian era late 1800s 18K yellow gold signet ring with a griffin, or gryphon
14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Stamped English Crest 'Words Not Deeds' Signet Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
yellow gold with a brilliant shine and polish; this signet ring has an English crest with a banner saying
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Drop Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Drop Earring Features: Faceted amethyst Faceted citrine Pear-shaped peridot cabochons Oval topaz Oval and pear-shaped tourmalin...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline
1957 Men Signet Ring Onyx solid 18K Gold US8.5 / 2.38gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone rectangular cut and polished 12mm x 9mm x 2.25mm deep/ about 2.5 ct...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1.77ct Old Miner & Old European Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Title: This exquisite Edwardian-style ring showcases 1.77 carats of antique-cut diamonds in a refined two-tone 18K yellow gold and platinum setting. At the center sits a 0.77-carat O...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Garnet Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat proud upon a gorgeous glossy 9ct yellow gold band is an equally glossy garnet cabochon stone. The stone nearly spans the whole width of this ring. Made in London 1975, England. ...
Garnet, Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 1/2. This unique Victorian wedding band is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This band features gorgeous engravin...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
Other, 18k Gold
18K Gold Art Deco Signet Ring with Intaglio of Swallows
Located in Venice, CA
This poetic and simple signet ring has the intaglio of a swallow with wings spread mid-flight. The image of a swallow is rich with symbolism, as swallows are known to return to their...
18k Gold
Vintage Floral Crystal Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Floral Tiara. A delightful array of fancy cut crystals adorn the design of this timeless floral tiara. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel d...
Vintage Certified 2.10 Ct Ceylon NO Heat .70 Ct Diamond Gent Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding antique 1930 circa ring has been individually hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold It is a classy three stone ring suitable for either sex, fascinating band boasting thr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...
Vintage 1950s Platinum & Diamond Charm Bracelet
Located in Orlando, FL
A beautifully preserved midcentury treasure, this handmade platinum charm bracelet captures the playful elegance of the 1950s with a series of meticulously crafted charms—each one pa...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Fine Antique Renaissance Style Garnet 14K Gold Band Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Ornate Renaissance style 14K yellow gold garnet set band ring Late 19th Century Marks: Marker's mark A within a shield, 14K Technique: Twisted gold wire work, granulation, cullet set...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$75,760Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,216
Vintage Onyx Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vintage signet ring crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This classic piece showcases an oval shaped face which plays host to a matching onyx at the centre amidst a pair of ...
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval lion intaglio ring. Set centrally with an oval cabochon carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised representation of a lion with a crucifix on its back, with alternating am...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k 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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