$10,142 / item
Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
Gnostic deity, Chnoubis. The stone is set in an 18K signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
A Roman Rock Crystal Magical Intaglio Chnoubis 2nd 3rd century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18kt yellow gold decorated Chnoubis on a column Chnoubis is an Egyptian Gnostic solar icon
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant On A Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Enter the celestial realm with the contemporary Zodiaque long necklace, specifically the Piscium (Pisces) design by Van Cleef & Arpels. Crafted in 18K rose gold, this necklace is a m...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,761 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Parker Gold Ruby Rollerball Fountain Pen Lighter Set
Located in New York, NY
18k gold two pens (one rollerball and one fountain) and a lighter set by Parker, in original fitter box. Pens are 130mm long each, lighter measures 55mm x 32mm x 9mm. Pens decorated ...
Ruby, Gold
Cartier Diamond "Dragon" Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Dragon Cufflinks With Emerald Eye. The cufflinks are set with 124 round brilliant cut diamonds of different sizes and 2 emeralds set as eyes of the dragons. The drago...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rare Art Deco 2.30 TCW Diamond 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Concealed Watch
Located in New York, NY
This striking, elegant Art Deco cocktail ring holds a delightful surprise- a miniature watch is revealed when you open the front diamond set filigree panel, making it a marvelous con...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, 1.54ct Diamond Ring Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and are scattered all over the ring. The diamonds are heavily patterned on the edges of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A whimsical and graceful antique Victorian carved carnelian intaglio ring. Sweet and sentimental, the rich umber gemstone carving of a statuesque standing heron with her wings open. ...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,500
W 0.88 in D 0.88 in L 6.75 in
Rare Substantial Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Pyramid Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold Pyramid bracelet 20th Century Provenance: Estate of a prominent New York socialite This rare, stunning bracelet is a technological marvel- ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Jade, Onyx and Diamond Cigarette Holder. Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chic Cartier Jade, Onyx and Diamond Cigarette Holder with original leather box from the 1920's. Nephrite Jade with onyx and rose diamond set spacers. Impeccable craftmanship. Box sig...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Cigar Cutter
Located in Palm Beach, FL
What do you get the person that has everything? If they are a cigar afficionado, I would recommend this handsome cigar cutter. Crafted in 14K gold, it has a Solingen steel blade, and...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade, authentic, ancient silver tetradrachm coin from Thrace (a historical region which now encompasses parts of Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey) minted in 297-281 BC, with a dep...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Greek Coin Gold & Ruby Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Euboia, Histiaia. Circa 196 - 146 BC. A Silver Tetrobol Head of nymph Histiaia, Nymph seated upon a prow. Set in a 22K Gold Ring accompanied by Six Ru...
Ruby, 22k Gold
Archaeological Revival 14k Gold Bangle, Etruscan Style, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A wide archaeological revival gold bangle, with Etruscan-style wirework decoration to front and back with hidden clasp, Austro-Hungarian hallmark for Prague, 580 gold with unknown ma...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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