Antique 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Sold|$270
Antique 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring has initials which we believe read E.M.J.
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings
Gold
Sold|$270
Antique 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring has initials which we believe read E.M.J.
Gold
Antique Onyx mourning ring, Initial E, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold letter E, set on a rich black onyx panel. The ring has a slender smooth polished 9kt...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Signet Locket Ring with Enamel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The rounded edged, square shaped anterior face of this antique signet ring is embellished with the engraved initials 'RW'.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Initial Diamond Ring, Letter D Ring, White and Yellow Gold, Diva Ring, Diamond D
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gold signet ring has a diamond pave "D" initial that is in a script font.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Mourning Ring, 9k Rose Gold, Onyx, Initial J, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Edwardian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied Rose gold letter J, set on a rich black onyx panel. The ring has decorative split shoulders...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial J, Onyx and 9kt Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold letter J, set on a rich black onyx panel. The ring has decorative engraved should...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial NS, Onyx and 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold monogram of the initials NS, set on a rich black onyx panel with cut corners. The...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial M, Onyx and 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold letter M, lightly engraved and set on a rich black onyx panel. The ring has decorat...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial C, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Black Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied rose gold letter C, lightly engraved and set on a rich black enamelled panel front. The ...
Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 16k Yellow Gold and Enamel "L" Initial Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
C. Late 19th Century This Victorian signet ring is crafted in 16K gold. It features a central blue enamel oval adorned with a gold monogram and crown motif, surrounded by a halo of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 18k Gold, Hairwork, Initial M Signet
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Victorian mourning ring. Rich 18kt yellow gold with a central shield shaped cartouche with the letter M engraved in fancy script. The gold band has finely woven ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Initial N Men's Signet Ring, 10k Monogram Letter
By Wilson Brothers Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Onyx Color: Black Size: 15.4mm X 11.4mm Style: Soli...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
David Yurman DYE Initial 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pinky Signet Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 3 Width: 9.80 mm Weight: 5.76 grams Lady's 18K yellow gold diamond cocktail, pinky, signet ring with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Letter L Diamond Signet Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Initial Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage letter L initial diamond signet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Initial Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring is modelled in 9ct gold and has the initials L.M or M.L engraved on the front.
Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Initial Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glossy gold band is modelled in 9ct gold and has the initials L.M.G engraved into the front. Ring Size: Q or 8 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: 2.53grams
9k Gold
Midcentury 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initial J and S Letter Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional massive initial signet ring crafted in 18K slightly yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gent's Art Deco Solid Gold Initial B Signet Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gents Vintage 10Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Signet Ring with an Initial B and tiny Diamond accent set into a black Onyx background.
Onyx, 10k Gold
French MG Initials 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The plate of this ring is oval and is engraved with the initials "MG". Height : 14,6 mm, width : 13 mm, thickness : 2,5 mm approxim...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mourning Ring, Initial J, Onyx and 9k Yellow Gold, Signet Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Art Deco era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold letter J, set on a rich black onyx panel. The ring has decorative stepped shoulders and...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mourning signet ring, initial DD, black enamel and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial style signet ring with an applied gold monogram of the initials DD, set on a rich black enamel panel and set...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Signet Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold East West Initials Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Letter D Initial Ring 10k Yellow Gold Signet Fine Cursive Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage letter D initial diamond signet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Letter J Ring 24k Yellow Gold Signet Band Initial Men's Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage letter "J" signet ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 24 karat yellow gold. The letter "J" is set into an oval mount, with an elaborate decorative pattern to the side sho...
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Square Signet Ring Letter B 10k Gold Pinky Band Initials
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. The center mount is engraved with the letter "B" The side shoulders feature a decora...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
NOS Retro Large Initial Onyx Signet Ring "K" White Gold Original 1940-1950
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940-1950 Onyx 10K White Gold Signet Ring "K" Never Worn, Never Sold. Purchased from Retired Jewelers Grandson. Extremely Rare Pieces Referred to ...
Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,100
Vintage 14KY Diamond Initial ‘S’ Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14KY Diamond Initial ‘S’ Ring - The ring contains 19 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately .55ct total weight. The diamonds are H - I color and SI clarity. The 'S' ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$378
Antique 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring has initials engraved into the face but are worn so hard to make out.
Gold
Sold|$1,148
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18 carat gold signet ring has initials on the front which read 'RM' or 'MR'.
Gold
Sold|$1,632
Antique Cast Iron Gents Ring Initial E
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual iron gents ring was cast in the second third of the 19th century.
Steel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Initial "N" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold diamond initial "N" ring, with 19 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .40pts. ring size is 4 and can be sized to fit for free. The N is 1/2 inch. *...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Mourning Ring, S Initial, 9k Yellow Gold and Onyx
Located in NEWARK, GB
A grand antique, Art Deco era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied gold letter S in fancy script, set on a rich black onyx panel. The ring has decorative fanned, ...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, Initial D, Onyx and Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring. This is an initial ring with an applied silver letter D, lightly engraved in gothic script and set with Diamond chips, set on a...
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Personalise Initials 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Unisex Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Signet Ring Collection Modern Signet Ring. Handcrafted Initials made of 18K Yellow Gold crafted on Bold Silver Sterling Signet Ring.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Letter Q Signet Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Men's Initial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage letter Q initial diamond signet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9ct gold ‘R’ Initial Onyx Signet Ring Circa 1900
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A statement Edwardian 9ct gold onyx ring dating from the early 20th century with an ornate 'R' initial in blackletter typeface to the centre. Set in a rectangular head the large (pos...
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Gold Signet Ring, Initialled Engraved Seal, 18 Carat, Birmingham 1935
By Payton, Pepper & Sons Ltd
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Wonderful quality vintage gold signet ring. The top is an overall square shape, measuring approx. 0.32" square, with cut corner and has the seal engraved with the initials "JKS".
18k Gold
Antique Platinum Old Cut Ruby and Diamond K Initial Signet Panel Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Art Deco period signet or panel ring. Solid platinum shank and head.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Chinese 22 Carat Gold Red Enamel Heart Shaped Signet Ring with O Initial
Located in St Helens, GB
Designed with a heart shape signet, 11mm x 9mm with bright white and red enamelling with initial O.
22k Gold
Vintage Gold and Onyx Big T Initial Ring, Circa 1963
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A large and impressive 9ct yellow gold rectangular vintage onyx initial 'T' ring with traditional scalloped shoulder detail. This style of ring can be traced back to the Victorian er...
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Style Cameo Pendant with Initial A in 9 Carat Gold from Iosselliani
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
Unique and unisex, the cameo pendant from IOSSELLIANI is designed to blend Victorian Age style and contemporary aesthetics into a harmonious balance between elegance and extra impact...
Other, 9k Gold
Initial Signet Ring in Silver with Black Diamond Pavé from IOSSELLIANI
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
From a gift of love, here comes the signet ring carrying your own name’s initials, as the Roman aristocracy used.
Black Diamond, Silver
Signet Ring with Initial with Black Diamond Pavé from Iosselliani
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
From a gift of love, here comes the signet ring carrying your own name’s initials, as the Roman aristocracy used.
Black Diamond, Silver
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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