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2010s European Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold
2010s Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Signet Rings
Vintage 1980s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings
Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Neoclassical Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Greek Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Finnish Empire Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artist Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Indian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Signet Rings
Turquoise, Silver
20th Century American Signet Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swedish Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings
Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Signet Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Signet Rings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Rings
10k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
2010s Oceanic Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Unknown Signet Rings
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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.
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- Do signet rings have stones?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some signet rings feature stones and others do not. A signet ring is designed to signify that the wearer belongs to a particular group or simply to identify the individual. These rings have been worn for thousands of years and were a sign of status and importance. Shop a collection of signet rings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a gold signet ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The gold signet ring is traditionally a symbol of heritage. It is often handed down through the generations of a family. It is also known as the “gentleman's ring” or “seal rings.” The name comes from the Latin 'Signum' which means “sign.” On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold signet rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Signet rings originated around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia and featured a sign that was used to seal documents by pressing the ring into sealing wax. They could also be used to stamp a family crest and were considered as authentic as a signature. Shop a collection of vintage signet rings from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What wearing a signet ring means has changed over time. Today, most people wear signet rings to represent their personal prestige or to celebrate their heritage. When first designed during Victorian times, signet rings allowed men to seal their letters with a customized stamp. Find a range of signet rings on 1stDibs.
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