Signet Rings
1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings
Mid-20th Century Modernist Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, G...
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Hematite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Canadian Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Signet Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond
1930s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond
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.