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German 18 karat White Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The German 18kt White Gold Signet Ring with Diamonds is a luxurious and stylish piece of jewelry
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Late 20th Century German Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Men's Bespoke Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
1.00 Carat Round White Diamonds Men's Signet Style ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It has 16
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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond signet ring. The ring comprises of 9 princess cut diamonds set across 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Signet Ring with Baguette Diamond Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 110 round brilliant cut = 3.52cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Gold Crest Signet Ring Antique Style White Yellow Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Crest Signet Ring 14k Yellow and White Gold J Dauphin Inspired by Queen Mary of
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2010s American Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Pinky Signet Ring White Gold with Pink Tourmaline and Diamond
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
This stunning white gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring is a modern update on the classic signet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé signet ring
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2010s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garland Collection Gold and Diamond Encrusted Signet Ring, White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds in 14k yellow, rose or white gold. Each ring is made in your choice of solid yellow, rose
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2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold

Alex Jona Black & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé signet ring
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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Crest Signet Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold White Gold Unisex
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Pcz White Diamond Crest Signet Ring 14k Yellow and White Gold Unisex J Dauphin Inspired by
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2010s American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

HRD Certified Signet Diamond Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified Signet Diamond Ring in Yellow and White Gold is a striking blend of classic
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold, Yellow Diamond, & White Diamond Men's Rectangular Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signet style ring. In 14k white gold. Prong set with white and yellow diamonds
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20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
diamond pavé signet ring featuring 3.81 carats of Blue Sapphires and 0.24 carats of white diamonds, F
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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Filled Heart Signet Ring with 0.03 Carat Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Our Gold Filled Heart Signet Ring with 0.03 Carat Diamond is more than just jewelry; it's a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Oval Signet Ring, 18k White Gold, 30 Diamonds H VS, Lapis Lazuli with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet Ring, 18k White Gold, 30 Diamonds H VS, Lapis Lazuli with heraldic
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Men's Signet Gentleman Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Express your individuality with this 0.25 Carat Round Brilliant White Diamond Men's Signet Style
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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1.68ct Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Fine Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Style Ring. 1.68 Carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Our 18K Gold Filled Signet Ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond isn't just an accessory; it's a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
or to elevate your everyday, our 18K Gold Filled Signet Ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
The signet ring carries with it a sense of tradition and significance, while the diamond infuses an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.04 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
The signet ring carries with it a sense of tradition and significance, while the diamond infuses an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
onto the red carpet or simply want to feel like a star, our 18K Gold Filled Signet Ring with 0.06 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.04 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Set against a backdrop of 18K gold filled perfection, the ring's band exudes a warm and opulent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Set against a backdrop of 18K gold filled perfection, the ring's band exudes a warm and opulent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Rose Cut Diamond Signet 9 Karat White Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Round signet ring in 9 karat white gold with one central rose cut diamond. US finger size is 8 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Signet Ring .49ct Round Brilliant F/VS - 14k White Gold Sz 9.25
Located in Orlando, FL
14K White Gold Signet Ring with 0.49ct Burnish-Set Diamond – F/VS2 Understated and impeccably
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20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oval Shape 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring features a brilliant natural diamond set in a
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2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Black Onyx White Agate Yin Yang Motif White Diamond Halo 14K Gold Signet Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
black onyx and white agate gemstones, surrounded by a border of sparkling diamonds. The band is crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold

2.57tcw Natural Round Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold – Statement
Located in Jaipur, RJ
gold, this ring reimagines the traditional signet with the presence of fine diamonds and architectural
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Round White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bespoke Men's Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
, gemstones, and gold colors, from the exquisite Hasbani Diamonds signet rings collection. British Hallmarked
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER 1970 Modernist Enameled Signet Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 12 diamonds
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur de Lis Signet Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This gorgeous 22 karat yellow gold signet ring is a true work of art, exuding an
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

French Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Small signet ring in yellow gold, it is massive
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Gold filled Initial Signet ring with 0.02 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
18K Gold Filled Initial Signet Ring with 0.02 Carat Natural Diamond today. "All Our Items Are
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. In the shape of a signet ring, this ring is decorated
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Bi Colour Blue Yellow Marquise Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Bi Colour Marquise Cut Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Style Ring. 0.92
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21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...

Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Massive second-hand ring, asymmetrically set on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage circa 1970s Diamond 18 Carat Yellow & White Gold Patterned Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, this classic ring features a patterned yellow gold band rising to a white
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20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Gold filled Signet Bar ring with 0.04 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
. Here's why you need to make this exquisite ring yours: Timeless design , Breathtaking diamond, beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

14k Star Ruby diamond ring. 14k White Gold Mens Star Ruby Cabochon signet ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: White Style: Art nouveau Wonderful Signet ring with a cabochon star ruby and inline diamonds. The
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Early 2000s Signet Rings

Materials

White Gold

1940s Tank Diamond Asymetrical 18 Karat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rhodium-plated gold, owl hallmark. Asymmetrical tank ring it is decorated with a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.5ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
solitaire signet ring, meticulously crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. At its center is a striking 1.50ct
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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 18K Two-Tone Yellow & White Gold Signet Ring with 2.00 Ct Old European
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
yellow & white gold (750‰) Gemstone: Old European–cut diamond, 2.00 ct, H/I, piqué Style: signet ring
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 0.70 Carat Tresor Paris Princes Cut White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 0.70 Carat Princess Cut White Diamond Men's Signet Style ring is set in 18 Karat Yellow
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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18k Solid Gold Men’s Signet Ring with Diamond Solitaire, Noble Coat of Arms
Located in Berlin, DE
Stately and extremely high-quality men's ring. 18k solid gold. Staffed with a brilliant solitaire
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20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Mens Round Bezel Set Diamond Chunky Signet Ring 10 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
appraisal value. Metal: 10 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond Center Diamond Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. The geometric setting of this antique signet ring features 2 sapphires
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern 2.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold. Superb signet ring, it is set on its tray with calibrated ruby lines
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Princess Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a marvellous signet ring featuring four white princess-cut diamonds set in a grid pattern
Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Engagement Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in București, București
Golden Glow of Love – 18K White Gold Engagement Ring with Natural Diamonds Celebrate a love as
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2010s Romanian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Genuine Gold Filled Heart Shape Signet Ring with 0.03 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18K genuine gold filled ring featuring a captivating heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Signet ring with Black onyx and 0.03 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Elevate your style with our exquisite 18K Gold Filled Signet Ring, featuring a captivating Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold Filled Natural 0.03 Carat Diamond Diamond Shape Signet Ring
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
diamond shape signet ring. Crafted to perfection, it exudes charm and sophistication. The brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Emerald Cut 1.01 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made with 14 karat white gold and features a bezel set 1.01ct IGI certified emerald
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Early 2000s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Fluted Heart Emerald Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
A striking blend of elegance and craftsmanship, the Fluted Heart Emerald Signet Ring showcases a
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2010s Australian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymetrical Tank Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A tank ring characteristic of its era, it features
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Signet Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Tank ring, it
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Genuine Gold Filled Natural 0.035 Carat Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
natural 0.035 carat diamond signet ring. Crafted with utmost precision, this captivating piece exudes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold-filled, 18k Gold

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White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of white gold signet rings with diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5 vintage versions or 18 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of white gold signet rings with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by FANCS V by Simona Elia, Coomi and Marlo Laz are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale. Most of our white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds?

Prices for white gold signet rings with diamonds start at $756 and top out at $25,934 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,495.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.