Signet Rings
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s North American Native American Signet Rings
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Signet Rings
Jade
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Signet Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Titanium
2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s French Artisan Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Modern Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
1970s American Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Titanium
2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Turquoise, Jasper, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Carnelian, 22k Gold, V...
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1920s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, Rose Gold
1920s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Signet Rings
14k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s English Antique Signet Rings
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.