Signet Rings With Inscriptions
Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Signet Rings
Brass
Vintage 1910s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Signet Rings
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Empire Signet Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Signet Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Artisan Signet Rings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bridal Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Books
Paper
People Also Browsed
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Wedding Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Austrian Signet Rings
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Recent Sales
Unknown Signet Rings
2010s Greek Greek Revival Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Antique 1890s British Late 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 Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Retro Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Signet Rings
22k Gold
Antique 1810s British Georgian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Antique 18th Century French Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s Italian Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 16th Century Unknown Medieval Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Signet Rings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Artisan Signet Rings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
9k Gold
20th Century French Signet Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
20th Century American Signet Rings
10k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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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