Signet Rings
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Signet Rings
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Citrine, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Gold
1930s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Antique Signet Rings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Native American Signet Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s British Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings
Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Antique Signet Rings
Gold
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
1910s Vintage Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Vermeil, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Silver
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Silver
17th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Vintage Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 10k Gold, White 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.