Signet Rings
1860s French Egyptian Revival Antique Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
2010s Zambian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Signet Rings
Zircon, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Silver
1990s British Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
2010s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Titanium
1980s British Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s French Artisan Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Turquoise, Jasper, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Carnelian, 22k Gold, V...
1840s British Regency Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold
Early 1900s American Early Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Rose Gold, Enamel
1860s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1820s British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Antique Signet Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose 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.