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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
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A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
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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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