Signet Rings
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Bronze
20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
1940s Swedish Empire Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Signet Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1910s European Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Hematite, 18k Gold
20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Silver
17th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Medieval Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1830s European Empire Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Turkish Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1910s European Aesthetic Movement Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s European Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Swedish Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
1920s Swedish Medieval Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Silver
2010s Asian Modern Signet Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Retro Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
17th Century German Baroque Antique Signet Rings
Bronze
1920s Vintage Signet Rings
Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Signet Rings
Emerald, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
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.