Tiffany Co 18k Gold Signet Ring
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Signet Rings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 2000s American Signet Rings
18k Gold
American Signet Rings
Vintage 1950s American Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Italian Signet Rings
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Signet Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Signet Rings
Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Signet Rings
18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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