Signet Rings
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
1990s British Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Signet Rings
Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Signet Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1990s Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Signet Rings
Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Signet Rings
Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Revival Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
1990s Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century English Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Signet Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Signet Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1870s French Antique Signet Rings
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow 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.