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Signet Rings For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite David Webb ring is meticulously crafted from a combination of 18K gold and platinum. It boasts stunning adornments, including black enamel, a cabochon ruby, emerald, s...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring.
Ring Size: O or 7 1/4
Stone Dimensions: 10x7.5mm
Weight: 2g
Category
1890s British Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely large scale signet ring containing a carnelian intaglio engraved with the profile of a lady from classical antiquity.
Circa 1880-1900
This ring measures 10 on a mandrel, b...
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1880s English Antique Signet Rings
10K Gold Rock Crystal Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
10K gold signet ring featuring an intaglio carving of a stag with the French motto "Tout Bien Ou Rien" ("All well or nothing"), signifying nobility, excellence, and commitment.
Made...
Category
1850s European Antique Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold
Antique signet ring with a family crest with carved sardonyx intaglio
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique signet ring with a family crest with carved sardonyx intaglio.
Dimensions -
Ring Size: 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm
Finger Size (UK) = S (EU) = 60 ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, adorned with a cameo on agate representing three male profiles probably Italian poets ( Dante Alighieri, Ludovico Ariosto e Giovan Battista Marino). Ring size: 7 ...
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mourning signet ring, initial DD, black enamel and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian era mourning ring.
This is an initial style signet ring with an applied gold monogram of the initials DD, set on a rich black enamel panel and set...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18kt Yellow Gold Agate Lady Profile Cameo Men's Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in 18kt yellow gold with an agate cameo of a profile woman.
Dimensions of the cameo: 21mm
Finger size: 12
Gross weight: 9.6g.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold & Pyrite or Gold Quartz Signet / Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian ring.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
Inlaid with a polished, shaped pyrite (or gold quartz) cabochon and decorated with etched and engraved decoration to the sid...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Quartz, Pyrite, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Gold, Silver, Diamond and fine Onyx Cameo Ring, circa 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
It is such a delight when we discover a small but scintillating treasure! This is an antique hardstone cameo with a naturalistic shape in the form of a halo of rose cut diamonds surr...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1883
Located in Glasgow, GB
Showcasing a Victorian era signet ring in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a sleek rectangular carnelian set atop a distinguished triple shank design. Dated ba...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Carnelian depicting Neptune on his chariot drawn by dolphins mounted in silver ring.
Top size 33mm x 26mm
Size: 9 3/4
Weight: 21,64gr.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
A Late 18th / Early 19th Century Two-Colour Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late 18th / early 19th century two-colour Jasper cameo ring depicting a Roman wearing a cloak, mouth slightly open, in gold, cameo 2.1cm high
Ring size 9 1/4
Weight: 15,20gr.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval, depicting the profile of a man with curling hair, facing left, wearing robes, within a yellow gold mount, cameo length 2.3cm, width 1.7cm, ring size 7 1/2
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Silver and Cameo Glass Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
French cameo glass depicting woman in profile setting in silver.
Top size 31mm x 23mm
Size : 9
Weight: 34.22gr.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
Antique French Chalcedony Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on lavender chalcedony stylizing a profile of a man with a waving beard, the setting on five wires and openwork hearts. Top size is 23mm x 21mm
Finger...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hardstone Cameo of a Man, 18th-19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The classical head facing left, clean shaven with short curling hair, in a later ring mount, ring size 8, length 30mm, width 20mm
Weight : 29,4gr
Category
1790s Italian Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with amethyst featuring Helios
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th-century 10kt. pink gold men's large-sized intaglio ring with a carved amethyst, featuring the God Helios. The shoulders of the ring's shank are nicely decorated with two different face masks.
Made in Europe, Circa 1890's
X-Ray has been tested positive for 10kt. yellow gold.
The dimensions -
Ring Size: Length x Width x depth: 2.7 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm
Finger Size (UK) = U (EU) = 62 (US) = 10.5
Weight: 20 grams
The ring is pre-owned with minor signs of use, in good and pleasant condition overall.
Helios, in Greek mythology, is the god of the sun and is often depicted as driving a chariot across the sky, bringing light to the world. He is a significant figure in the pantheon of Greek deities, and his name is derived from the Greek word for sun, "Helios."
According to myth, Helios is the son of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, making him a second-generation Titan. His siblings include Selene, the goddess of the moon, and Eos, the goddess of the dawn. Helios is often described as a handsome and radiant god, with a crown of sun rays adorning his head.
One of the most well-known stories involving Helios is the tale of his son Phaeton. In this myth, Phaeton, eager to prove his divine lineage, persuades his father to let him drive the sun chariot for a day. However, Phaeton is unable to control the powerful horses that pull the chariot, and chaos ensues. The earth is scorched, and to prevent further disaster, Zeus strikes Phaeton down with a lightning bolt. Helios is left grief-stricken by the loss of his son.
Helios is also associated with the island of Rhodes, where he was particularly revered. The Colossus of Rhodes...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Agate Medusa Cameo Men's Ring Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring set in 18kt yellow gold and an agate cameo depincting the front face of medusa, with a swivel circular bezel.
Dimensions of the cameo: 22mm
Finger size: 8 1/2
Gross weight: 17....
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18th Century Signet Ring with Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A superb ancient Roman nicolo intaglio set in a late 18th century gold signet ring. Nicolo intaglios are a particular type of intaglio ma...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Victorian 22K Gold Signet Ring, 1896
Located in Braintree, GB
A substantial Victorian signet ring crafted in 22K yellow gold. The ring features an elongated, navette-shaped face engraved with a heraldic crest, possibly representing nobility or ...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
22k Gold
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Ring, 1881
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian oval onyx cameo ring set in 18ct yellow gold. The cameo, depicting the philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) is set in 18ct gold marked with Birmingham hallmarks, 1881.
• P...
Category
1880s British Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Bloodstone Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on bloodstone stylizing an emperor's head with a laurel wreath, the basket with twisted threads.
Finger size : 8
Top size is 21mm x 16mm
Weight : 7,...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Natural Pearl 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca
Marvellous large Marquee shaped with a very flat profile when worn
It displays the skilful ...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Cameo Pan Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting Old Pan with a cane and reed flute.
Top size lenght 22mm
Size 9 1/4
Weight : 36gr.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold and Micromosaic Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
14kt yellow gold on the lid with a micromosaic of the Colosseum within an black glass frame.
Size: 7
Weight: 11,40gr.
Top size diameter : 22mm
Category
1830s Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, impressive antique banded agate and 14 karat yellow gold intaglio signet ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional, fine and impressive signet ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The substantial antique ring setting (circa 1880) displays an oval carved banded agate panel (circa 1820), ornamented with a carved intaglio.
The intaglio bears a male profile, featuring a beard and tied headband.
The surrounding setting is plain and unembellished, melding with the incurved shaped ring shoulders and blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
This antique intaglio ring...
Category
1820s Unknown Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Micromosaics Birds And Black Beetle Hexagonal Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare 18ct gold hexagonal-shaped ring with three micromosaics set on red glass depicting two birds and a one depicting black beetle, all surrounded by b...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peasant Girl Micromosaic Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Round gold ring, in the center a micromosaic depicting a girl in folk costume on a glass paste in imitation of malachite.
Roman manufacture of the mid ...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Owl Antique Unsiex Bird Animal Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped high polish gold signet face
Flanked by stylized owl motif shoulders
With grooved details
Tested as 14 karat gold
With maker's mark
Circa: 1890s
Ring Size:...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English Intaglio Crest Signet and 15KT Gold Snake Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Pause to marvel at the exceptional craftsmanship of this English Victorian Signet Intaglio Crest Signet and 15Kt Yellow Gold Snake Ring! The ring boasts an oval family crest shield a...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield
Located in Venice, CA
Set in 14k gold, the banded agate intaglio ring is hand-carved with a unique image: a shield topped by a knight’s helmet and a plume of feathers. T...
Category
1880s European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Cameo A Smiling Satyr Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a smiling satyr.
Top size 22mm
Size 10
Weight : 35,66gr.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval panel carved with a the arms of the BATEMAN family of Middleton Hall and Lomberdale Hall, Youlgreave Derbyshire, to a curved gold surmount ring.
Size : 7
The arms of the B...
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Antique Russian 14kt. yellow gold Carnelian signet large size men's ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Russian 14kt. yellow gold Carnelian signet large size men's ring.
Made in 1844
The dimensions -
Ring Size:
Finger Size (UK) = V (EU) = 63 3/4(US) = 10.75
Weight : 9.00...
Category
1840s Russian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cameo Bearded Man's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo on the shell depicting a bearded man in profile (25mm x 20mm) mounted in gold.
Finger size 7
Weight : 13.4gr
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval carnelian measuring 20 x 17mm, seal engraved with the head of Zeus Ammon, depicted in profile with ram’s horn, ...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Warrior Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian signet ring crafted in 15K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features a shell cameo depicting a warrior facing right.
Signed “15ct”
Weight: 3.59g
Size: 17.25 (US 7...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Enamel Man Portrait Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian signet ring crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1890. It features a man portrait made in enamel.
Weight: 3.27g
Size: ~15.5 (US ~4.75)
IMPORTANT: Cannot be resized.
As a...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare ancient Indus Valley etched carnelian bead ring. The conical shaped carnelian gemstone in the centre dates from the middle of the third millennium BC. Deep orange in colour with white patterned etchings, these beads originate from the Indus Valley civilisation (parts of modern day Pakistan and India).
These carnelian beads were alkaline-bleached to develop the geometric white patterns visible on the exterior. The technique was first developed by the Harappans of the Indus Valley civilisation, and vast quantities have been found in archaeological sites all across the Indus Valley.
The conical stone has been set in a later high-karat gold ring mount, the hoop is hollow and of circular cross section which widens towards the bezel. This design and shape is typical of ancient gold rings...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Bague du début du 19ème siècle en or 9 carats ornée d'une intaille sur verre
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne en or jaune 9 carats (350 millièmes) du début du 19ème siècle sertie d'une plaque de verre portant l'inscription en intaille "Une lettre adoucit les peines de l'absenc...
Category
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold
Antique 1st Decade 19th century Sentimental Hair Ring 9ct gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual shaped gold ring wast created out of 9 karat gold in the 1st decade of the nineteenth century, over 22o years ago..
Basing my judgement on rings of this period with almo...
Category
Early 1800s Empire Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold Victorian Initials SJZ Signet Ring - 14k Antique Monogram Letters
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860s - 1870s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Style: Signet
Theme: Initials SJZ, Monogra...
Category
1860s Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Bands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter with motifs dating back to the 18th century. This piece was originally carved in China for export to Britain. ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Pearl, Other, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Piaget 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Polo Signet Ring
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
1980's 18 carat gold Piaget signet ring designed from their signature Polo collection. The ring is made in white gold with the face decorated with contrasting raised yellow gold stri...
Category
1880s English Modern Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier.
Mounted in 18Kt gold setting
Finger size: 7
Diameter of the top: 25 mm
Weight: 16.2 gr
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Cameo Cupid Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting Cupid riding a dolphin.
Top size 23mm
Size 10
Weight : 40,78gr.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold and Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo dipicting bearded man in agate mounted in gold.
Size: 7
Weight: 3,9gr.
Category
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian Baroque 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique baroque-style 14 karat yellow gold fantasy ring. The ring features an embossed design with small blocks. The rosette-shaped ring has nine gold faceted caps set within a sp...
Category
19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century 24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait.
Made in Europe, Circa 1870's
X-Ray has been tested positive for 24kt. yellow gold.
T...
Category
19th Century European Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
19th century 18kt. gold signet ring featuring the goddess Ceres
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century 18kt. yellow gold banded agate intaglio signet ring featuring the goddess Ceres; a goddess of agriculture, grain and crops.
Made in the late 19th century.
X - X-ray has been tested for 18kt. gold.
The dimensions -
Ring Size: Length x Width x depth: 3.1 x 2.4 x 0.9 cm
Finger Size (UK) = Q (EU) =58 (US) = 8.5
Weight: 16 grams
The ring is pre-owned with minor signs of use, good and pleasant condition overall.
Welcome to our collection featuring the timeless elegance of the Ceres Signet Ring—a tribute to the ancient Roman goddess...
Category
1890s European Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Rare Agate Carved Intaglio of Mercury in 14kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Important carved intaglio ring by Giovanni or Luigi Pichler (1773-1854).
An extremely rare intaglio seal piece, created in Rome Italy by the Pichler's Atelier in the late early 18th century, circa 1795. It was carved in an oval cabochon cut shape, from a triple layered translucent bluish agate.
The intaglio seal depicts the naked figure of the Roman goddess Mercury, in running flying position to the right with a helmet and winged sandals. Raising his left hand and holding a trophy with the right hand. A butterfly or flying insect at the right. Signed, Pichler in Greek (ΠΙΧΛΕΡ), for Giovanni or Luigi Pichler (1773-1854).
This seal has been made after the famous Flying Mercury (Mercure volant) statue, created by the mannerist sculptor Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna 1524-1608), a Flemish-Italian sculptor that work all his life mostly in Florence in Italy. One of the versions of the actual sculpture is located at the Bargello Museum in Florence Italy and the other at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Mercury. in Latin Mercurius, in Roman religion is the god of shopkeepers and merchants, travelers and transporters of goods, and thieves and tricksters. He is commonly identified with the Greek Hermes...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Fire Agate, Agate, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 14K Hardstone Helmeted Warrior Cameo Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful Victorian 14k gold cameo ring, circa the turn of the century, features the profile of a helmeted warrior carved out of red sardonyx....
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
The top of this splendid ring is set with an intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH". The ring consists of 5 gold threads...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Signet Ring 18k Yellow Gold Shield Monogram Flowers
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian shield signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
The center shield is engraved with the initials "FH".
The side shoul...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian hardstone cameo ring, the oval-shaped cameo depicting the profile of a patrician, rub-over set within a yellow gold mount with ridged d...
Category
1820s British George III Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Micromosaic Gold Ring Vase with Flower
Located in Firenze, IT
An Italian 14kt carat gold ring mounted with an oval micromosaic representing a vase with flowers.
Rome, late XVIII cent. circa 1790's
Top size 32mm x 17mm
Ring size 7
Weight: 8,21gr.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Hardstone Cameo of a Man Ring 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The portrait head, facing right, with short hair and clean shaven, in a later ring mount, ring size 8
length 29mm, width 16mm
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.