Signet Rings
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
18th Century British Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Onyx, Rose Gold
1780s European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Garnet, Gold
19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Signet Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1760s French Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Steel, Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Gold
18th Century European Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1820s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 10k Gold
1850s Australian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold
1890s Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1830s German Antique Signet Rings
Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Star Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s German Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Signet Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century English Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Signet Rings
10k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 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.