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Solid 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring 19.5 g, US 8
Solid 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring 19.5 g, US 8

Solid 18K Yellow Gold Coral Ring 19.5 g, US 8

Located in Berlin, BE

Massive 18K yellow gold ring set with natural coral. Total weight: 19.5 g Ring size: US 8

Category

20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimal 18k Solid Yellow Gold 1.02ct Diamond Alphabet F Personalized Ring
Minimal 18k Solid Yellow Gold 1.02ct Diamond Alphabet F Personalized Ring

Minimal 18k Solid Yellow Gold 1.02ct Diamond Alphabet F Personalized Ring

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

prosperity. 18K Gold Initial F Letter Ring - Personalized Initial Letter Ring - 18K Gold Initial Letter Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Intaglio Trojan Carnelian w/ Sapphire Wide Cigar Band Ring
Vintage Solid Gold Intaglio Trojan Carnelian w/ Sapphire Wide Cigar Band Ring

Vintage Solid Gold Intaglio Trojan Carnelian w/ Sapphire Wide Cigar Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.7 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 ( fitted on finger

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

0.77ct Colombia Emerald And Natural Diamond Ring, Solid 14kt Yellow Gold
0.77ct Colombia Emerald And Natural Diamond Ring, Solid 14kt Yellow Gold

0.77ct Colombia Emerald And Natural Diamond Ring, Solid 14kt Yellow Gold

Located in Fatih, 34

Size 7 US, Yellow Gold we can adjust it between 5-10 us ring size Made to Order Gold Kt: 14K

Category

2010s European Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Alexandrite Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14k Dual Gold
GIA Certified Alexandrite Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14k Dual Gold

GIA Certified Alexandrite Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14k Dual Gold

Located in Columbus, OH

Elegant dual-gold 14k setting with a certified alexandrite and sparkling natural diamond accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Men's Star Sapphire Diamond Nugget Textured Finish Band Ring
Vintage Solid Gold Men's Star Sapphire Diamond Nugget Textured Finish Band Ring

Vintage Solid Gold Men's Star Sapphire Diamond Nugget Textured Finish Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Brilliant White Diamond - 0.33ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 16.8 Grams Ring Size

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Egyptian Scarab Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.4 gr
Vintage Egyptian Scarab Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.4 gr

Vintage Egyptian Scarab Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.4 gr

Located in SE

A Ring decorated with Egyptian Scarab Beetle accented with lotus leaves on the shoulders in solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cigar Band Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 12.5 US / 6.3 gr
Vintage Cigar Band Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 12.5 US / 6.3 gr

Vintage Cigar Band Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 12.5 US / 6.3 gr

Located in SE

ϟigar band Ring for Men or Women (if the size is right) in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr
Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr

Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr

Located in SE

Unusual Antique Ring adorned with bezel set polished Red nipple of natural dark Red Carnelian stone

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr

Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr

Located in SE

European cut Diamonds in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band and crown. Swedish customs

Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Pear Cut Prong Set Deep Blue Sapphire Wave Ring in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Modern Pear Cut Prong Set Deep Blue Sapphire Wave Ring in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

Modern Pear Cut Prong Set Deep Blue Sapphire Wave Ring in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

, Family or Friend on your list. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Ruby 6.24 Carat, Diamond Ring Come Pendant Necklace in Solid 18k Rose Gold
Star Ruby 6.24 Carat, Diamond Ring Come Pendant Necklace in Solid 18k Rose Gold

Star Ruby 6.24 Carat, Diamond Ring Come Pendant Necklace in Solid 18k Rose Gold

By GEM PLAZA

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Star Ruby Ring Come Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold. Accessorize your look with this elegant Star

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman Solid 22K Vintage Ring, from the Petrvs Collection, c 2010
David Yurman Solid 22K Vintage Ring, from the Petrvs Collection, c 2010

David Yurman Solid 22K Vintage Ring, from the Petrvs Collection, c 2010

By David Yurman

Located in Aspen, CO

David Yurman 22K solid gold large ring from the David Yurman Petrvs Collection. Yurman got his

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

22k Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring

14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Ring Gold Ring Women Pinky Ring Men Women Ring Light weight can be

Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

18k Solid Rose Gold Signet Ring Dainty Heart Cut Pink Sapphire Pinky Ring
18k Solid Rose Gold Signet Ring Dainty Heart Cut Pink Sapphire Pinky Ring

18k Solid Rose Gold Signet Ring Dainty Heart Cut Pink Sapphire Pinky Ring

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Dainty Heart Cut Pink Sapphire Pinky Ring Signet Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural pink sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring
10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring

10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring

Located in Long Beach, CA

STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 8 This

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signet Rings

EMBLM Solid Gold Signet Ring – 14k Yellow Gold, Classic and Timeless
EMBLM Solid Gold Signet Ring – 14k Yellow Gold, Classic and Timeless

EMBLM Solid Gold Signet Ring – 14k Yellow Gold, Classic and Timeless

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Signet Ring – designed and handmade by EMBLM Fine Jewelry The Signet Ring is our

Category

2010s North American Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Ruby Pegasus Signet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Ruby Pegasus Signet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Ruby Pegasus Signet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Matthia's & Claire

Located in New Orleans, LA

and luxurious techniques that forever shaped the craft of jewelry making. This solid gold signet ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Soldier and Falcon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Soldier and Falcon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Soldier and Falcon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By Matthia's & Claire

Located in New Orleans, LA

and luxurious techniques that forever shaped the craft of jewelry making. This solid gold signet ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Hannah Martin London Onyx Diamond Gold Signet Facet Ring
Hannah Martin London Onyx Diamond Gold Signet Facet Ring

Hannah Martin London Onyx Diamond Gold Signet Facet Ring

Located in London, GB

revels in. In this solid gold signet ring, the inspiration was taken from mid-century Russian propoganda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring
14k Solid Yellow Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring

14k Solid Yellow Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring

By Thomas Kurilla

Located in New York, NY

14karat Solid Yellow Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring, Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla loves

Category

2010s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signet of Many Faces – 9ct solid Gold
Signet of Many Faces – 9ct solid Gold

Signet of Many Faces – 9ct solid Gold

By Kasun London

Located in London, GB

Signet rings have many connotations attached to them. Though first devised to seal correspondence

Category

2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.2 Ct Diamond Cluster Signet Ring, Unisex Diamond Gold Signet Ring 1960
Vintage 1.2 Ct Diamond Cluster Signet Ring, Unisex Diamond Gold Signet Ring 1960

Vintage 1.2 Ct Diamond Cluster Signet Ring, Unisex Diamond Gold Signet Ring 1960

Located in Rottedam, NL

A substantial unisex diamond signet ring in solid 14k gold. This yellow gold signet ring is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Gentlemen's Signet Ring
18 Karat White Gold Gentlemen's Signet Ring

18 Karat White Gold Gentlemen's Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

A solid eighteen carat gold gentleman's signet ring with a soft rectangular shaped hand carved

Category

Vintage 1940s British Signet Rings

Materials

White Gold

18 Karat Yellow  Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring
18 Karat Yellow  Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring

18 Karat Yellow Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring

By Thomas Kurilla

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Leo Lion Head Signet Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla created this

Category

2010s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 22ct Gold Art Nouveau Signet Band Ring U1/2 10.5 900 Purity c1870s
Antique 22ct Gold Art Nouveau Signet Band Ring U1/2 10.5 900 Purity c1870s

Antique 22ct Gold Art Nouveau Signet Band Ring U1/2 10.5 900 Purity c1870s

Located in Camelford, GB

SOLID GOLD CUSTOM MADE SIGNET BAND RING DETAILS Material: 22ct 900/000 Yellow Gold (actually between

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Bold High Polished 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Bold High Polished 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring

Bold High Polished 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Berlin, DE

This timeless and highly polished bold ring has been handcrafted from 100% recycled 585 gold with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Ming Burmese Green A-Jadeite Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold)
Ming Burmese Green A-Jadeite Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold)

Ming Burmese Green A-Jadeite Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold)

Located in Kowloon, HK

Ming Burmese Green A-Jadeite Jade Cabochon Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold) Made in Hong Kong The

Category

2010s Hong Kong Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anyang Royal Purple Cabochon (B/C) Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold)
Anyang Royal Purple Cabochon (B/C) Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold)

Anyang Royal Purple Cabochon (B/C) Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold)

Located in Kowloon, HK

Anyang Royal Purple Cabochon (B/C) Jadeite Jade Ring (with 14K Solid Yellow Gold) Made in Hong Kong

Category

2010s Hong Kong Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Emerald and Ruby Lion 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Emerald and Ruby Lion 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring

Matthia's & Claire Etrusca Emerald and Ruby Lion 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring

By Matthia's & Claire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Matthia's & Clare's Three Dimensional Lion Wraps Around Your Finger In 18k Solid Yellow Gold. Our

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Garnet Compass Ring
White Gold Garnet Compass Ring

White Gold Garnet Compass Ring

By Mary Gallagher

Located in Foxborough, MA

Solid 14k white gold hand carved signet ring with pave garnets. This vintage inspired ring is a

Category

2010s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

Flat Block Signet Statement Ring Solid Gold Maximalist 14 Karat
Flat Block Signet Statement Ring Solid Gold Maximalist 14 Karat

Flat Block Signet Statement Ring Solid Gold Maximalist 14 Karat

By Zelveti

Located in Patchogue, NY

of modern minimalism. Handcrafted from solid gold ,this ring features a bold, angular block design

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold

Solid 18 Carat Gold Rabbit Signet Ring by Lucy Stopes-Roe
Solid 18 Carat Gold Rabbit Signet Ring by Lucy Stopes-Roe

Solid 18 Carat Gold Rabbit Signet Ring by Lucy Stopes-Roe

Located in London, GB

ring is cast in solid 18 Carat gold and finished by hand, and created from Lucy's original hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Signet Ring 2nd Century AD
Ancient Roman Gold Signet Ring 2nd Century AD

Ancient Roman Gold Signet Ring 2nd Century AD

Located in Chicago, IL

An ancient solid gold signet ring, eastern Roman Empire, circa 2nd century AD. The bezel is

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

18K heavy signet ring - Intaglio ring - Patina solid gold gentleman ring
18K heavy signet ring - Intaglio ring - Patina solid gold gentleman ring

18K heavy signet ring - Intaglio ring - Patina solid gold gentleman ring

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful small sized signet ring. This 18 K oval stunner is a real sign of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K French heavy signet ring - Intaglio ring - Patina solid gold gentleman ring
18K French heavy signet ring - Intaglio ring - Patina solid gold gentleman ring

18K French heavy signet ring - Intaglio ring - Patina solid gold gentleman ring

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful large sized signet ring. This 18 K handmade oval stunner is a real sign

Category

Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - solid gold gentleman ring - patina - M C
18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - solid gold gentleman ring - patina - M C

18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - solid gold gentleman ring - patina - M C

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful signet ring. This 18 K handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility and

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French small pinky signet ring - 18 K solid yellow gold Intaglio gentlemen ring
French small pinky signet ring - 18 K solid yellow gold Intaglio gentlemen ring

French small pinky signet ring - 18 K solid yellow gold Intaglio gentlemen ring

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful small sized signet ring. This 18 karat solid gold handmade oval stunner

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Light Weight Oval Signet Ring in Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Light Weight Oval Signet Ring in Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Light Weight Oval Signet Ring in Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

A classic oval signet ring made of solid 9k yellow gold. The ring head measures approximately 8 x

Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Gold Art Deco Signet Style Sapphire Ring Hand Constructed
Solid Gold Art Deco Signet Style Sapphire Ring Hand Constructed

Solid Gold Art Deco Signet Style Sapphire Ring Hand Constructed

Located in Long Beach, CA

manufacturer. There were nearly 100 rings in the collection and they were all done in 10Kt. gold. I put them in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings

Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Seal "Aquila Non Capit Muscas" Signet Ring
Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Seal "Aquila Non Capit Muscas" Signet Ring

Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Seal "Aquila Non Capit Muscas" Signet Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.45 Grams Overall Width: 16.1mm (0.63") (top of

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Solid Gold Signet Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact solid gold signet ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 10k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a solid gold signet ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing solid gold signet ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry, Matthia's & Claire and Movado each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a solid gold signet ring featuring Onyx from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a solid gold signet ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Solid Gold Signet Ring?

On average, a solid gold signet ring at 1stDibs sells for $450, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $4,700 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Solid Gold Signet Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    No, a Cartier ring is not usually solid gold. Typically, the French luxury jewelry maker uses 18-karat gold to craft jewelry. An 18-karat gold ring is 75 percent gold and 25 percent metal alloy. Shop a collection of Cartier rings on 1stDibs.