Signet Rings
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s European Antique Signet Rings
Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Signet Rings
Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Antique Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Rose Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Gold
Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Star Sapphire, Platinum
1890s Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s English Modern Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
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.