Signet Rings
20th Century Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
2010s European Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1980s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 17th Century British Tudor Antique Signet Rings
Silver
2010s Asian Modern Signet Rings
Ruby
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
1990s European Modern Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
2010s European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
1970s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Signet Rings
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s American Classical Greek Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Steel, Sterling Silver, Silver Pl...
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Signet Rings
Gold
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Signet Rings
Gold
1970s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
1760s French Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Empire Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s English Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Gold
1890s American Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 22k 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.