Vintage Signet Ring F
20th Century Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Georgian Vintage Signet Ring F
Onyx, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Vintage Signet Ring F
Gold
1960s Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s English Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Gold
1950s French Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Signet Ring F
White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Ring F
10k Gold
1960s Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s British Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Vintage Signet Ring F
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Vintage Signet Ring F
White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver
1910s Vintage Signet Ring F
20th Century Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
18k Gold, Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Scottish Victorian Vintage Signet Ring F
Agate, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Vintage Signet Ring F
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Vintage Signet Ring F
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Signet Ring F
Hematite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Vintage Signet Ring F
15k Gold
20th Century Vintage Signet Ring F
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Signet Ring F
Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Belgian Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Vintage Signet Ring F
14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Signet Ring F
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1960s Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Vintage Signet Ring F
Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s English Vintage Signet Ring F
Quartz, 10k Gold
1990s British Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Vintage Signet Ring F
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Signet Ring F
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Signet Ring F
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Signet Ring F
Onyx, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Signet Ring F
10k Gold
1950s Egyptian Vintage Signet Ring F
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.
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