Vintage 18k Signet Ring
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Signet Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Modern Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s British Retro Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings
Pyrite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Signet Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s British Modern Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Modern Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1930s British Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Modern Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Signet Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold
1990s French Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
1990s Artisan Signet Rings
14k 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.
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