Floral Signet Ring
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 16th Century German Signet Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage 1930s Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Signet Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel
1990s British Signet Rings
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
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1990s American Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1780s French Georgian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Signet Rings
20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s British Contemporary Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century French Georgian Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
22k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Late Victorian Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1680s British Victorian Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Signet Rings
Vermeil
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Silver
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Signet Rings
Carnelian, Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Agate, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British George III Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Jade, Silver, Brass
Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Jade, 24k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
Early 2000s Signet Rings
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right signet-rings for You
Traditionally considered a ring for men, a vintage signet ring is a popular gift today for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms.
Whether it's an antique gold signet ring, diamond signet ring or some other classic iteration, signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin.
These rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. During the Middle Ages, signet rings were symbols of power and prestige and common accessories for nobility. Later, during the 19th century, precious and semiprecious stones such as rubies and diamonds were added to gold signet rings as they took on a more ornate appearance than they had previously.
In recent years, fashion has been primarily about individuality, and nothing is more personal than a jewel bearing a name or monogram. That is the reason jewelers have revived traditional signet rings, custom-engraving their designs with customers’ preferred words or symbols. Those who prefer the thrill of the hunt have a range of vintage letter charms and pendants to sift through.
And it isn't all about men's signet rings anymore, either — the accessory is for everyone. Princess Diana wore a signet ring that was a gift from Charles before their wedding, and we all know that the royals are top-tier fashion influencers, especially when it comes to rings.
Find vintage diamond signet rings, onyx signet rings and other types of rings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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