Find an expansive variety of crest rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Gold,
Yellow Gold and
14k Gold. Our selection of items includes 90 vintage examples as well as 74 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of crest rings bearing
Victorian or
Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but
J DAUPHIN,
Tiffany & Co. and
Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but
Diamond versions, from our inventory of 28, are particularly popular. There are many
brilliant cut,
round cut and
emerald cut crest rings for sale. There aren’t many items for
men in our collection of crest rings, as most of the options available are for
women.
Prices for crest rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $15,000, while crest rings, on average, fetch $1,444.
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.