Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Signet Rings
Agate, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Signet Rings
White Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Black Diamond, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary European Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
1720s European Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Bronze
2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1960s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
2010s American Modern Signet Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Signet Rings
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
1890s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
1850s Australian Victorian Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Empire Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Garnet, Gold
15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Silver
Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Late 20th Century French Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Rock Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Signet Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Quartz, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k 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.