Signet Rings
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Signet Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Signet Rings
15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Neoclassical Signet Rings
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Early 20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
1890s Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Signet Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Other, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s Artisan Signet Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Niello
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Swedish Retro Signet Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1720s European Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Bronze
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Other, 18k Gold
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Signet Rings
18k Gold
20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Rose Gold
2010s Asian Modern Signet Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
22k Gold, Vermeil
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
18k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
19th Century Finnish Empire Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Modern Signet Rings
Emerald, Silver
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique and Vintage Signet Rings for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Gold Signet Rings, Diamond Signet Rings and Other Signet Rings
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.