Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Neoclassical More Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities
Carnelian, Stone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k 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
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Evening Gowns
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 17th Century English Band Rings
Gold
Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1880s American Evening Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Antique 1890s American Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Signet Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Mixed Metal
Antique 1890s Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian More Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Greek Collectible Jewelry
Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Fashion Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
French More Rings
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Classical Roman Band Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 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 Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
2010s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian More Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
- What is a Roman intaglio ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Roman intaglio ring is a signet ring with an image carved into stone. Today the ring is worn as an accessory. In ancient Rome, intaglio rings were worn by prominent businessmen and politicians and even used as impressions on signatures of hot wax. Browse a wide range of Roman intaglio rings from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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