Retro Signet Ring Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Artist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Signet Ring Silver
Turquoise, Silver
1990s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
Late 20th Century Canadian Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver, Enamel
1950s European Greek Revival Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Norwegian Modernist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Hematite, Sterling Silver
1980s American Gothic Revival Retro Signet Ring Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s North American Native American Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Chinese Artisan Retro Signet Ring Silver
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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1910s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Scottish Victorian Retro Signet Ring Silver
Agate, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s English Georgian Retro Signet Ring Silver
Turquoise, Gold
1960s British Retro Signet Ring Silver
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Retro Signet Ring Silver
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1930s British Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold
1920s American Art Deco Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Art Deco Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold
1910s American Art Nouveau Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold
1940s British Retro Signet Ring Silver
9k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Retro Signet Ring Silver
Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Signet Ring Silver
Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
1950s European Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Topaz, Silver
1970s Dutch Retro Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
1990s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
1990s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
1990s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
1950s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Titanium
Late 20th Century British Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Garnet, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
Late 20th Century Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Classical Greek Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish Modernist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
1990s French Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Retro Signet Ring Silver
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
1950s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Artisan Retro Signet Ring Silver
Jade, Silver
1960s Danish Modernist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Jade, Silver
1990s Retro Signet Ring Silver
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Turquoise, Silver
1960s Swedish Art Deco Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
1970s American Retro Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Signet Ring Silver
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Persian Art Deco Retro Signet Ring Silver
Turquoise, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Signet Ring Silver
18k Gold
1950s American Retro Signet Ring Silver
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
1950s British Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Signet Ring Silver
Silver
1980s French Retro Signet Ring Silver
1970s Danish Modernist Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
1950s Danish Art Nouveau Retro Signet Ring Silver
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Signet Ring Silver
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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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.
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