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Signet Rings For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 18th Century
Signet Topaz British Ring 9Ct Gold, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Signet Topaz British Ring 9Ct Gold. Created around 1890.
Huge and fine Antique English topaz signet ring. The top of the Signet has the moto:
“Donec Devs Dat Dono”
The motto could ...
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1890s British Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Topaz, Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history,
going back to as far as Middle Ages,
its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901).
...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Ring, 1881
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian oval onyx cameo ring set in 18ct yellow gold. The cameo, depicting the philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) is set in 18ct gold marked with Birmingham hallmarks, 1881.
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1880s British Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A clean 15kt gold signet ring that has not been engraved. This gives you the opportunity to engrave the stone to show your identity. The bloodstone has little red flecks that the pho...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Signet Family Crest Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In 750 thousandths yellow gold, signet ring engraved with a coat of arms.
Size 8.
Weight : 12,9g
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Victorian Blue Banded Agate Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is an elegant Victorian era ring, featuring the popular Scottish stone of banded agate. The banded agate is smooth and could be engrave with a personal sign or emblem, potentially making it a signet ring. The oval and smooth banded agate gemstone measures 3/8 by 5/8 of an inch. It is a very dark blue color, and the sides, where one can see the rings of the agate, is a darker black color. The band on the ring is banded also, with a nice texture that enhances the qualities of the stone. The rose gold color is a nice choice to set off the darker and moody gemstone. The ring is a size 4.5 but could be easily resized. Feels great to the touch making this a great everyday ring. The ring remains unmarked but has been acid tested to 14K gold. Weighs 3.65 grams.
"Pebble rings...
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Rose Gold
Circa 1783 Georgian Antique Portrait Memento Mori Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An ancient relic of Memento Mori jewelry celebrating the romance of the Georgian era, this sentimental heirloom features a miniature portrait of a reclining woman encased in glass an...
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1780s Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heraldry Intaglio Ivy Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped tablet of nephrite jade measuring 16.7 x 16.7 mm
Translucent dark mossy green in color with subtle mottling - bezel set
Carved with an intaglio of an eag...
Category
1870s Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Cameo A Smiling Satyr Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a smiling satyr.
Top size 22mm
Size 10
Weight : 35,66gr.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian French Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leda & Swan Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped carnelian tablet carved with intaglio depicting a woman and swan
Based on the Greek myth of the figure Leda and The Swan (Zeus)
Translucent reddish-orange a...
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1870s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 1770s 18K Gold White Enamel Urn “In Memory of a Friend” Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian white enamel and yellow gold ring, in 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with white enamel and hand painted dedication.
This beautiful piece of mourning jewellery is truly on...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780.
This superb gold ring is set with a large faceted natural emerald gemstone, approximately 5cts in weight. T...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold
Antique 18kt. yellow gold signet ring with Latin phrase ' Optima est veritas '
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18kt. yellow gold signet ring with Rampant Lion and bellow Latin phrase ' Optima est veritas ' with English translation ' ' Truth is the bes...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Bloodstone 18K Yellow Gold Crest Antique Unisex Shield Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped bloodstone tablet measuring 10.5 x 12.0 mm
Opaque dark bluish green in color with orangey red flecking
Carved with an intaglio of a shield-shaped heraldic ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Intaglio Seal Silver Signet Ring
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signet ring.
In solid silver.
Bezel-set with an antique 18th Century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal.
The intaglio depicts Harpocrates stand...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Located in SE
Gold and Jasper Signet Ring with concave shaped heraldic impalement Intaglio of two noble Families Coats of Arms forever embedded into the dark Red of the stone with great skill.
Th...
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18th Century European Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Jasper, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Bloodstone and Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive bloodstone and 18 karat yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections
This fine and impressive an...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring banded / two-layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the heraldic depiction of a Coat of Arms of Russian / Swedish / Finnish noble family von Amin...
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1890s Finnish Empire Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Art Deco diamond and onyx ring 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMONDS (single cut)
CARAT: 0.03CT
CLARITY: VS
COLOR: G
CUT: ROUND
GRAM WEIGHT: 6.88gr
GOLD: 14KT yelllow gold
size: 6
Custom onyx pieces
WHAT YOU GET AT S...
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18th Century Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Lapis Intaglio Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Surround - A Cruce Salus
Located in Hummelstown, PA
18K Lapis Intaglio Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Surround
“A Cruce Salus” “From the Cross Comes Salvation”
Size: 7
Measurements: 11.4 mm north to so...
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1880s Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Signet Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Horse
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Size: 6.5
Weight: 9.6 grams
Measurements: 15.5 mm north to south
Markings: “750” and a maker’s mark
Notes: some surface wear to the intaglio
Notes: The antique box shown is for ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
22K Gold Ring with Ancient Greek Intaglio of Mother Lion and Cub
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold ring contains an Ancient Greek intaglio of a lion nursing her cub, carved into banded agate. Lions were often depicted in Greek imagery, b...
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century White on Blue Grey Shell Cameo of Cupid and the dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval white on blue grey shell carved to depict the classic scene of a winged Cupid playing with a dog.
Later 18Kt yellow gold mounting
Size of the top: 30.8 mm high
Weight: 1...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Ring With A Gold Coloured Jewish Menorah
Located in Firenze, IT
Silver ring with a gold coloured jewish menorah.
Period: 18th century
Dimensions: 1,7 mm, 9,2 gr.
Condition: good
Size 7 3/4
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Silver
Victorian 14K Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Family Crest
Located in Venice, CA
This is a powerful 14k gold signet ring circa 1900. The signet is carved in wonderful detail and complex imagery. In the center is a shield with a prancing lion amidst a background o...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set fine intaglio on Hematite stone depicting depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural...
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1890s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
Victorian 18kt. gold Banded agate masonic ring, depicting a Square and Compass
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt. yellow gold Banded agate masonic signet ring, depicting a Square and Compass.
Made in England, Circa 1870's
X - Ray tested positive for 18kt. gold.
While the...
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1870s British Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Shield-Shaped, Woven Band Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1889
This antique signet ring is a true masterpiece in 18ct yellow gold. It features a stunning shield-shaped design that is ty...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stag Deer Intaglio Antique Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped tablet of carved carnelian measuring 10.0 x 17.5 mm
Translucent orangey red in color - carved with an intaglio of a stag deer
With a recessed gold surround...
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1870s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seventeenth Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval amethyst intaglio, depicting Apollo standing full length beside a column, with bow and arrow drawn, mounted in silver and gold, ring size 7
length 1.9cm, width 1.6cm
Weight:...
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Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare ancient Indus Valley etched carnelian bead ring. The conical shaped carnelian gemstone in the centre dates from the middle of the third millennium BC. Deep orange in colour with white patterned etchings, these beads originate from the Indus Valley civilisation (parts of modern day Pakistan and India).
These carnelian beads were alkaline-bleached to develop the geometric white patterns visible on the exterior. The technique was first developed by the Harappans of the Indus Valley civilisation, and vast quantities have been found in archaeological sites all across the Indus Valley.
The conical stone has been set in a later high-karat gold ring mount, the hoop is hollow and of circular cross section which widens towards the bezel. This design and shape is typical of ancient gold rings...
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18th Century Indian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
18th Century Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Shepherd Boy King David Painted Enamel
Located in London, GB
This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel miniature of a shepherd boy holding a crook. This pastoral scene probably depicts David...
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Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Roman Emperor Augustus Georgian Period Sardonyx Cameo 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Superbly carved Georgian period sardonyx cameo signet ring depicting Roman Emperor Augustus in profile
Late 18th/ Early 19th Century
Condition: Ver...
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Late 18th Century European Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique signet ring with a family crest with carved sardonyx intaglio
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique signet ring with a family crest with carved sardonyx intaglio.
Dimensions -
Ring Size: 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm
Finger Size (UK) = S (EU) = 60 ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18K TB Starr Medusa Intaglio Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Immediately recognizable by her hair made of venomous snakes, Medusa is best known in Greek mythology for her petrifying gaze. Artfully fabricated by Theodore B. Starr, one of the mo...
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1890s American Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / han...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
Enamel Faced Portrait of Athena Ring 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring has a beautiful face of Athena a Roman goddess. This started life as a Stick pin but I couldn't help myself I had to turn this into a ring. The face is beautiful with a t...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Buckle Belt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Buckle Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked London 1885
Makers Mark J G
Lovely, plain gold Victorian buckle ring. The buckle has long b...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. George Washington Crest Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exilus Acta Probat, George Washington Family Coat of Arms intaglio Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring.
The Crest is composed of a raven with wings elevated and addorsed proper atop a coronet, Blazon- Argent two bars Gules, in chief three mullets of the second, Motto- Exitus acta probat (The outcome is the test of the act)
References: Bolton's American Armory. Boston: F. W. Faxon Co, 1927
The motto is a reference to Ovid's Heroides II, with the translation from Latin: the outcome justifies the deeds. Another translation is-
Judge me by the results of my actions.
"In a letter dated 7 December 1791, George Washington received the confirmation from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter Principal King of Arms of the College of Arms...
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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Black Onyx 14k White Gold Victorian Mourning Pinky Signet Ring
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Lovely antique Victorian-era mourning ring in 14k white gold, circa the late 1800s. The face of the ring is a rectangular black onyx with angled corners set with ornate prongs. The o...
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold, Hardstone (Onyx) Cameo Signet Ring, c1870’s.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Seldom encountered hardstone cameos require more time & skill to be carved,
hence they are more valuable (than their shell counterparts), highly desirable & sought after.
~
This...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
French Antique Victorian 15 Kt Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Victorian 15 Kt signet ring that shows all the signs of power. There is an arm raised up showing a dagger. This symbol shows the willingness to prevail. Above the arm is a w...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Era Bright Red Pink Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Whispering tales of a long past era, the Antique Desiree Ring bears the echoes of an eternal love. Her darling central ruby rests between a duo of shimmering diamonds, a symbol of lo...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 18th Century Signet Ring with Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A superb ancient Roman nicolo intaglio set in a late 18th century gold signet ring. Nicolo intaglios are a particular type of intaglio ma...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sardonyx Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Signet Ring. Set with a Smooth Oval Sardonyx Stone.
Mounted on ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Franco Prussian War Brass Signet Ring with the Inscription 'Fort Noisy'
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century Franco Prussian War brass Signet Ring with the inscription ' Fort Noisy '
The ring has been made in the 1870s
Has date engrav...
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1870s French Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Brass
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Intaglio Cupid Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting Cupid riding a seahorse
Top Lenght size 23mm
Size 9
Weight : 34,19gr.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Agate Signet Ring from 1883
Located in Milano, MI
Gold signet ring with hand-engraved bicolor agate from the late XIX century. Unique for its history, unique for the stone. On the stem are engraved the memories of the original owner...
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Late 19th Century Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Gold Rectangular Channel Moss Agate Solitaire Grooved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Moss Agate - Rectangular Cut - Channel Set - Transparent with Brown Color - 14.3x10.5mm (approx.)
Material: Solid 10k Rosy Yellow Gold
Weight: 8.58...
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1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 10k Gold
Victorian Carnelian 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped carnelian tablet measuring 14.7 x 11.3 mm - translucent orangey-red
Flush set in a rose gold surround
Completed by flared shoulders and tapered shank
Test...
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1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring.
Late 19th Century
The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...
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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Rose Gold
Victorian 10.16 CTW Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Scroll Antique Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped emerald domed double cabochon weighing approximately 10.16 carats
Translucent medium bluish-green in color with natural inclusions
Bezel set with a grooved...
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1880s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Gold Large Carnelian Signet Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest.
Top size 31mm x 25mm
Size 9
Weight:32.71gr
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Hardstone Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Griffin Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an square tablet of banded agate measuring approximately 10.4 x 10.2 mm
Translucent with a frosted white top and a black base
Deeply carved to depict a winged griffin, fier...
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1880s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Armorial Signet Second Quarter of the 18th Century Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Engraved with the crest to a plain band.
Top size 26mm x 30mm
Size 9 3/4
Weight: 46.57gr.
Category
1750s Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
Antique Engraved Armorial Silver And Gold Signet Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian, 1750s An antique silver ring is finely hand-engraved with a noble coat-of-arms.
Top size 22mm x 21mm
Size 11
Weight : 43.25gr.
Category
1750s Italian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
19th century 18kt. gold signet ring featuring Ceres goddess
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century 18kt. yellow gold banded agate intaglio signet ring featuring Ceres, a goddess of agriculture, grain and crops.
Made in the late 19th century.
X - X-ray has been tested for 18kt. gold.
The dimensions -
Ring Size: Length x Width x depth: 3.1 x 2.4 x 0.9 cm
Finger Size (UK) = Q (EU) =58 (US) = 8.5
Weight: 16 grams
The ring is pre-owned with minor signs of use, good and pleasant condition overall.
Welcome to our collection featuring the timeless elegance of the Ceres Signet Ring—a tribute to the ancient Roman goddess...
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1890s European Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Boar Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped signet face centering an engraving of a boar
Walking with a curling tail and textured fur atop a log
With sleek gold surround
Stamped for 18 karat gold ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 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.
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