Roman Head Signet Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Jasper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s European Greek Revival Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Jasper, 22k Gold
20th Century British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Signet Rings
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Hematite, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Chalcedony
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Hematite, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
22k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British George III Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1960s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Romantic Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
French Signet Rings
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
18k Gold
Italian Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
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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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