Sardonyx Signet
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Signet Rings
15k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Greek Revival Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century European Fashion Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
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Vintage 1940s American Signet Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Signet Rings
Carnelian
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Signet Rings
Malachite, Gold
Vintage 1950s British Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Signet Rings
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s British Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings
Vintage 1920s Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s British George III Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Agate
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Signet Rings
14k 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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