Signet Rings
1940s Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s American Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1930s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s British Vintage Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
1930s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Signet Rings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1930s English Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Signet Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
1940s European Retro Vintage Signet Rings
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Signet Rings
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1930s Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, 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.