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French Antique Mens Rings

Antique Silver Cameo Glass Men's Ring, France, Circa 1890s, 34.22g
Antique Silver Cameo Glass Men's Ring, France, Circa 1890s, 34.22g

Antique Silver Cameo Glass Men's Ring, France, Circa 1890s, 34.22g

Located in Firenze, IT

French cameo glass depicting woman in profile setting in silver. Top size 31mm x 23mm Size : 9 Weight: 34.22gr.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Agate Cameo Men's Ring, France, 1870s
Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Agate Cameo Men's Ring, France, 1870s

Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Agate Cameo Men's Ring, France, 1870s

Located in Firenze, IT

18K gold ring adorned with a claw-set cameo showing the face of an antique-style man with full beard and wavy hair. Top size cameo is 26mmx 18mm.French maker's mark. Ring size: 8 3/4...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat gold, ring for men
Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat gold, ring for men

Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat gold, ring for men

Located in PARIS, FR

Destrée unis le 6 juin 1855", the date of union of the two engaged couples. Antique ring for men. The ring is decorated with rinceaux in relief.

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Antique 1850s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Silver and Bronze Signet Men's Ring
Antique Silver and Bronze Signet Men's Ring

Antique Silver and Bronze Signet Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Silver and bronze octagonal shape with family crest ring. Top size 23mm x 21mm Size: 9 Weight:27,18gr.

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Men’s Ring with Diamond '0.33 Carat'
Antique French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Men’s Ring with Diamond '0.33 Carat'

Antique French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Men’s Ring with Diamond '0.33 Carat'

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique French Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Mens Ring With Diamond (0.33 CT) C.1920's Hallmarked with French Eagle, standard for 18K gold.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold French Ducal Signet Men's Ring
Antique 18 Karat Gold French Ducal Signet Men's Ring

Antique 18 Karat Gold French Ducal Signet Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Signet ring in 18kt yellow gold engraved with a fleur-de-lys coat of arms, surmounted by a ducal crown. With mould. Ring size: 8 1/4. Weight: 13.1 g.

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Engraved Armorial Silver Signet Men's Ring
Antique Engraved Armorial Silver Signet Men's Ring

Antique Engraved Armorial Silver Signet Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

French, 1750s An antique silver ring is finely hand-engraved with a noble coat-of-arms. Size 9 Weight: 21.9gr

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Antique 1750s French George II Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Antique Engraved Armorial Silver Signet Men’s Ring
Antique Engraved Armorial Silver Signet Men’s Ring

Antique Engraved Armorial Silver Signet Men’s Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

French, 1750s An antique silver ring is finely hand-engraved with a noble coat-of-arms. Size 9 1/2 Weight : 22,6gr.

Category

Antique 1750s French George II Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Antique Engraved Men’s Diamond Gold Signet Ring
Antique Engraved Men’s Diamond Gold Signet Ring

Antique Engraved Men’s Diamond Gold Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 carat yellow gold. A men’s gold signet ring, featuring a bezel set antique brilliant cut diamond of excellent quality set in white gold. The ring band is engraved over...

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Antique 1870s French Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Engraved Men’s Diamond Gold Signet Ring
Antique Engraved Men’s Diamond Gold Signet Ring

Antique Engraved Men’s Diamond Gold Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 carat yellow gold. A men’s gold signet ring, featuring a bezel set antique brilliant cut diamond of excellent quality set in white gold. The ring band is engraved over...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver and Bronze Signet Men's Ring
Antique Silver and Bronze Signet Men's Ring

Antique Silver and Bronze Signet Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Silver and bronze octagonal shape with family crest ring. Size: 8 3/4 Weight:24,18gr.

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Men's Antique Silver Crest Coat of Arms Signet Ring
Men's Antique Silver Crest Coat of Arms Signet Ring

Men's Antique Silver Crest Coat of Arms Signet Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The ring has a great face that was probably at one time an official seal with extremely intricate detail that flows from top to bottom. The shoulders also have incredible detailing t...

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Antique 1750s French George III Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

CARTIER Tank Francaise Gold Men's Ring
CARTIER Tank Francaise Gold Men's Ring

CARTIER Tank Francaise Gold Men's Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Classic and sleek "Tank Francaise" men's ring. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. 18K yellow gold. This is the older slightly concave style, that is no longer made by Cartier. ...

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1990s French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Located in Honolulu, HI

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Antique Napoleon III 18kt Gold Agate Cameo Ring, France Circa 1890
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Located in Firenze, IT

Yellow gold ring, adorned with a cameo on agate representing three male profiles probably Italian poets ( Dante Alighieri, Ludovico Ariosto e Giovan Battista Marino). Ring size: 7 ...

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French Antique Mens Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of french antique mens rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of french antique mens rings bearing retro or Victorian hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Ebel and Omega produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of french cut, rose cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of french antique mens rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are French Antique Mens Rings?

On average, french antique mens rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,680, while they’re typically $101 on the low end and $10,653 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.