Signet Rings
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Signet Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1890s British Antique Signet Rings
Topaz, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Signet Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
Agate, White Gold
1970s Swedish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Garnet, Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Malachite, Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
10k Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Ruby, Rose Gold
1980s British Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Sterling Silver
19th Century European Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Signet Rings
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
1970s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1930s British Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Signet Rings
Silver
1960s Vintage Signet Rings
Late 20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
10k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Native American Signet Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Signet Rings
9k 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.