Signet Rings
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century British Modern Signet Rings
Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Modern Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Hematite, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1990s Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Silver, Niello
1960s American Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Classical Roman Signet Rings
Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s American Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1970s Swedish Contemporary Vintage Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1720s European Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Bronze
2010s British Signet Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s British Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s British Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
1910s European Greek Revival Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, 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.