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Signet Rings For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1990s
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has a face with the initials 'JDS' engraved into it. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1958.
Ring Size: X 1/2 or 11 3/4
Face Dimensions: 14x...
Category
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
1960's Nephrite Jade 10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Nugget Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular shaped nephrite jade tablet measuring 14.5 x 18.5 mm
Semi-translucent mossy green with subtle moderate and dark speckling
Set in a semi bezel and centering a ...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has a square face with half of it gently moulded with scroll detail. The initials engraved are 'E.M.K'. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1961...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Black Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black star sapphire and diamond gentleman’s gold ring, 1960s. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1013B. Scroll down for detailed specifications. The black star sapphire and diamond ring exud...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Cabochon Tiger's Eye Ring, 10k Yellow Gold, Ring, circa 1930
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones:
- tiger's eye, 1 stone
- oval cabochon
- 14 x 10 x 5.45 mm
- approximately 5.5 carat
Ring Size 3.5
Rise Off Of Finger: 6.3 mm
Length: 5/8 in.
Weight: 1.7 dwts. / 2.6 gram...
Category
1930s Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometrical Pattern Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
Antique ring decorated on either side with slightly domed gadroons in yellow gold and in the center with geometrical motifs in white gold, the central m...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling 14K Kokopelli Ring Size 5.75
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous estate ring is sterling silver with a 14K kokopelli.
The face of this ring measures 13/16 of an inch north to south.
Weight: 13.2 grams
Size: Fits like a 5.75
Marks: ...
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1990s North American Native American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare.
Located in Orimattila, FI
Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare.
Li Helo Ring Gold 14 Karat
Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo.
Manufacturer Nils Westerback ...
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Blood Stone Signet Ring, hallmarked 1938
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating back to 1938 this charming Signet ring features a rich green blood stone bearing an engraved crest of a sheild topped by a sword in hand. Crafted in 18 carat ye...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Diamond Paving 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum.
Important Art Deco ring, its signet-style setting is set on its top, in a square decoration, with a set of antique cushion-cut and rose-cut d...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Voluminous tank ring, it is decorated in its center with an emerald-cut ruby, with two rows of ros...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare.
Located in Orimattila, FI
Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare.
Li Helo Ring Gold 14 Karat
Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo.
Manufacturer Nils Westerback...
Category
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
1950s Finland Spectrolite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
Massive gold antique signet ring, its mounting with the geometrical contours is decorated on the top in closed settin...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 10Kt. Gold Art Deco Die Struck School Ring Hand Constructed from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
SIZE: 6.5
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This elegant and classic Military style ring is entirely hand made. It is in excellent condition and can be worn for all type of occasions You will likely never see another one as well.
Nearly 25 years ago I purchased a collection of rings from an old jeweler that had been a manufacturer. There were nearly 100 rings in the collection and they were all done in 10Kt. gold. I put them in a box and forgot about them but recently found them and cleaned them up. Some of them were new, old stock. This charming little ring was intended for a woman to be presented by her man or for a female Marine. The work is excellent and die struck...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings
French 1960s 4.75 Carats Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
A large band ring featuring a large domed ring set on top with a cabochon opal.
Total weight of the opal : 4.75 carats approximatel...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Edwardian Style Navette Chrysoprase Cabochon & Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, chrysoprase, and seed pearl ring.
In 14K gold.
With a navette shaped chrysoprase cabochon high set above a halo of small prong set seed pearls.
Simply a wonde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold RAF Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet is modelled in 9ct gold and celebrates the Royal Air Force. It has step shoulders and a rectangular face with engraving.
Ring Size: K or 5 1/4
Face Dimensions: 14x9mm ...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring Tank Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage platinum diamond ring featuring a tank design. The diamonds include round brilliant and single cuts, with three central diamonds set horizontally, flanked by smaller diamon...
Category
1930s Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
French 1940s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Beautiful tank ring in gold, it is decorated on its top with a line of 4 beautiful rose-cut diamonds of round and oval forms. Above and below, 3 gold gadroons give relief to the plate.
Total weight of diamonds : 0.50 carat approximately.
Height : 15,6 mm, width : 13,8, width of the ring at the base : 2,2 mm, thickness : 7,3 mm.
Total weight of the jewel : 7,8 g approximately.
US Size : 7 ; Free resize, please contact us.
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940's.
Our opinion : An antique tank ring...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
10K Gold Ring Little Rock 1945 Class Retro Era 5.6 Gram Size 7.75 Hallmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10K Gold Ring Little Rock 1945 Class Retro Era 5.6 Gram Size 7.75 Hallmark
This stunning 10K gold ring is a timeless piece that hails from the retro era of the 1940s. With a weight ...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold
Buccellati Ivory and Turquoise Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A refined Buccellati Ivory and Turquoise Ring mounted on 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in Italy, circa 1960.
Ring size: US 4.5 - adjustable.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1.80 carat diamond ring
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Diamond Ring
Style: Wide Band Ring with a classic-antique design, possibly inspired by Roman or vintage style
Material: Yellow gold 18K with a matte finish and decorated edges
Cen...
Category
1990s French Classical Roman Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Asymmetrical Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Square shaped, this superb Art Deco ring is adorned with a brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by baguette-cut diamonds. Asymmetrically, a half-s...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro Men’s 1.50tcw Diamonds Carved Nugget 14k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro Men’s 1.50tcw Diamonds Carved Nugget 14k Gold Ring. The diamonds are high quality H/SI1 and weight a total of 1.50 carat. The ribs is a size 11.5 and weights 9 grams. The ring ...
Category
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The colour of the ring is bright yellow gold. Initials 'DAC' engraved onto the face.
Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4
Face Diameter: 13x11mm
Weight:...
Category
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
1930s Diamond Platinum Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring, grotesque hallmark.
This Art Deco ring presents an asymmetrical and geometrical setting of antique and intermediate brilliant- cut diamonds. The profile is openwork on...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
C1940 Mid-Century 14K Oval Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial and large, stamped 14 karat oval signet ring of bloodstone, nearly .75 inches high, with various maker's marks stamped on the inside of the polished gold band. A substant...
Category
1930s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Bezel Coin Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Size
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This unique and beautiful ring features a 22kt yellow gold bezel set with an ancient Greek coin. The top bezel has a distinctive beaded design and measures 19mm in width, while the s...
Category
1990s Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous sapphire and diamond signet ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A single round faceted old European cut diamond sits...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1963 Georges Braque Gold and Cornelian Mounichos Cameo Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Very Rare 18K gold (marked) and Cornelian cameo ring by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
This ring feature the bird "Mounichos" grave as a cameo in Cornelian.
It is S...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 10K Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring by Birks (Circa 1950-1970)
By Birks
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 10K Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring by Birks (Circa 1950-1970)
This bold and sophisticated vintage signet ring by Birks, crafted in 10K yellow gold, features a rectangu...
Category
1950s Canadian Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold
Vintage 1997 Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse contemporary jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive gent's signet ring has been crafted in 9k yello...
Category
1990s British Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Diamond Owl Heart Ring Signet 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Fine Jewelry Ruby Eyes
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond owl ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamonds total an estimated 0.09 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2 clarity). Two small 1mm rubies adorn the eyes....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1943 Carved Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Intaglio Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 10.0 x 14.0 mm
Translucent colorless body with subtle blue adalurescence
Carved with an intaglio depicting a woman in profile
Wi...
Category
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring is modelled in 9 carat gold and has a chunky feel to it. It has ACG engraved into the face.
Ring Size: T or 9 1/2
Face Dimensions: 12x10mm
Weight: 7.5g
Category
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
10 Karat Art Deco Hematite Intaglio Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10 Karat Art Deco Hematite Intaglio Ring. The wide-band has an Art Deco motif and a smooth shiny finish. The center of the ring is a 15.86mm x 1...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Hematite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the middle of the 20th century. He created cutting-edge jewelry for decades, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has a face with the initials 'GEJ' engraved into it. Fully hallmarked London 1941.
Ring Size: W or 11
Face ...
Category
1940s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
14 Karat Native American Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Native American Ring. The ring features Onyx, Turquoise, Carnelian, and Mother of Pearl inlay in mosaic pattern. The wide band tapers and the finish is a smooth shiny gold a...
Category
1990s Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Smokey Quartz and 14 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring has a mysterious look to it. In some lights the stone looks like a smooth ad glossy stone and when the light hits it you can see the wonderful way in which the underside of...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Art Deco Ring 10Kt. Yellow Gold Philadelphia Olney High School, 1941 Size 8
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Class Ring
METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1941
CENTER STONE: Carnelian
SIZE: 8 UNISEX
One of my fa...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold
Vintage Scottish 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring 1944
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Scottish 9 karat yellow gold signet ring; part our gent's jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage men's ...
Category
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Gent Sardonyx Intaglio Crest Signet Ring 14 KT Size 13
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent vintage gent signet ring, 1940 circa
Substantially hand crafted of solid 14 KT gold – weighs 18.3 grams
Large sized with a current finger size UK size: Z+2 ½ - US size: 1...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Modern 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has intricate engraving around the edges. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1968.
Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4
Face Dimensions: 11x9mm
Weight...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The colour of the ring is very soft yellow gold. Initials 'B.P'.
Ring Size: W or 11
Face Diameter: 10.5x10mm
Weight: 4g
Category
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Diamond Oval Signet Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones:
diamonds, 2 stones
old European cut
2 mm
approximately .06 total carats
H-I color, I1 clarity
*with minor chips that are not eye visible
Ring Size 6.75
Rise Off Of Finger: ...
Category
1930s Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1935 Hallmarked & Initialed Unisex Signet Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Handsomely crafted in 9 carat gold, our Gerald Ring holds a subtle presence. A cushioned top, lightly engraved is a memory of a life long past. Now is the time for new histories, new families and a new you...
Category
1930s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Modernist Sterling Silver and Agate Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, heavy Wesley Emmons ring.
Comprised of sterling silver, this stoutly made modernist ring is set with a flat rectangular polished agate ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Shield Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The main detail on this ring is the shield with corner engraving. The chunky shoulders are smooth and carry on down into a plain band modelled in 9ct gold. Made in Birmingham 1964, ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Platinum Diamond Ring 2.00tdw, 27.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's platinum and diamond ring.
Stamped Plat and weighs 27.2 grams.
The diamonds are princess cuts, 2.00 total carats, G to H color and mostly VS clarity.
One diamond has a small ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
French 1950s Colorness Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Antique ring, slightly domed at the top, with a geometrically designed setting of colorless gems. The center gem is held in place wit...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Natural 9.36 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark.
This large, massive ring with geometric lines features a cushion-cut sapphire in the center, held in place ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, G...
French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Geometric, this tank ring is set on its top of a blue sapphire, a white diamond and a ruby.
Total weight of the ruby : around 0.3...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Vintage Shell Cameo Ring in 9K Gold. Split Shoulders. Maker's Mark.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Meticulously crafted in 9K Yellow Gold
this Vintage/Retro Ring survived in
remarkably good condition
featuring a Shell Cameo,
depicting a profile of a young lady, wearing a neckl...
Category
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
9k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Pinky Ring with Bark Finish in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Cabochon Sapphire Pinky Ring with Bark Finish in Yellow Gold
One Cabochon Sapphire Weighing 15.00 carats approximately 16mm x 11mm x 8.5mm
Dark Blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
French Tank sapphire diamond ring, 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
French Tank sapphire diamond ring in 18 karat gold, adorns with scrolls set with a line of three rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting and two lines of four synthetic sapphires. Sy...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Berca Terrier Motif Reverse Crystal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind 1950s Ring
By BERCA
Located in Valenza, IT
Essex Glasses or Reverse Painting Under Crystal featuring a Fox Terrier in a 0.22Kt diamond and yellow gold signet or cocktail ring setting.
The multicolor, vivid painting creates an...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 1.45 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.45 Ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set signet style ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stun...
Category
1950s French Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 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.