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Metal: Gold
Lions Head Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥
Main Stone: Diamond
Approx. Carat Weight: .05cttw
Diamond Clarity: VS2/SI1
Diamond Color: F/G
Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 10 grams
Dimensions: 15mm x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crest Signet Ring Gold Vermeil Victorian Memento Mori Style Skull
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Signet Ring Gold Victorian Memento Mori Style Skull J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN signature piece " Secret Doors" 14k Gold Gold Vermeil
Hand made ...
Category
2010s American Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Art Deco Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Onyx stone is set within the 9ct gold band.
Ring Size: V or 10 1/2
Stone Dimensions: 12x10mm
Weight: 3g
Category
1910s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Art Deco Certified Unheated 2.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite genuine Art Deco ring handcrafted in Platinum & Yellow gold by master jewelers, featuring a beautiful vivid 2.50 carat Unheated untreated Natural Ceylon Sapphire cushion...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
18k gold antique swirl ring - natural diamond - Three stone engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique yellow gold ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her. This marvellous flower ring is made in 18 karat solid yellow gold and decorated with three...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a oval-shaped nephrite jade cabochon measuring 9.1 x 11.9 mm - opaque green with medium saturation
Bezel set in a yellow gold surround
Accented by pierced stylized bow mot...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring - 10k Masonic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40
Organization: Blue Lodge
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold
Features: Smooth & Textured Finishes w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming 18 karat gold ring has been set with an oval carnelian intaglio featuring the bust of a lady. The ring and intaglio which date to circa 1835 could be described as late ...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50cts 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut Solitaire Bezel Set Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bluish-green Colombian emerald signet ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 1.50-carat emerald in a sleek signet setting. The emerald ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Unisex Double Headed Eagle Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer handmade 18 Karat Gold and Silver two-tone Unisex Ring crafted with solid 18 Karat gold pieces inlaid in the sterling silver which is all carved by hand.
This gorgeous piece is outstanding in the quality of workmanship and is made in Amanatidis workshop in Athens Greece. It can also be made in white or rose gold pieces, please contact us.
Size: 10 (can be custom made in all sizes, please contact us)
Weight: 22.8 grams silver, 5.8 grams 18 karats gold
For a full selection of S.Georgios jewelry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jennifer Liang 14 KT Gold Amethyst Heart Signet Ring with Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold Signet Ring with Amethyst Heart Cabochon
Category
2010s American Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Marlo Laz Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Shape Signet Ring with Sun-rays
By Marlo Laz
Located in New York, NY
Marlo Laz's twist on a traditional signet, this heart of gold signet ring is an instant heirloom. This romantic valentine 14 karat love ring features a white diamond and sun-rays of ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s 6 Carat Chrysoprase 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
In the form of a signet ring, this retro ring is decorated with an oval chrysoprase, surrounded by gadroons.
Total weight o...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Finland Spectrolite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
Massive gold antique signet ring, its mounting with the geometrical contours is decorated on the top in closed settin...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Engraved Yellow Gold Onyx Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 5.9 Grams
Stone: Onyx (18.45 x 13.8 mm)
Measurements: 18.8 x 21.75 x 2.95 mm
Ring Size: 11
Hallmark: 14
ITEM #: BR-1458-111824-15
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The colour of the ring is very soft yellow gold. Initials 'B.P'.
Ring Size: W or 11
Face Diameter: 10.5x10mm
Weight: 4g
Category
1960s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
The ring is made out of 14 karat yellow gold, featuring plain front and floral motif on the sides.
Total weight is 20.0 grams.
Measurements: 1- 1/16" x 1/2".
Ring...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Micromosaic Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
14kt yellow gold on the lid with a micromosaic of the Colosseum within an black glass frame.
Size: 7
Weight: 11,40gr.
Top size diameter : 22mm
Category
1830s Italian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Bi Colour Blue Yellow Marquise Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Bi Colour Marquise Cut Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Style Ring. 0.92 Total Carat.
Beautiful 0.56 Carat centre sapphire with a unique blue yellow bi colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
Post Medieval Signet Ring, circa 16th-17th Century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval signet ring. Composed of an oval plaque featuring a finely engraved image of a thistle with stalk and leaves, the initials 'LI' in engraved...
Category
16th Century Medieval Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Polished Engravable Elongated Oval Shape Signet Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 10.42 Grams
Ring Size: 9.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries)
Ring Width: 9.8mm (0.38") (top of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of this ring is fabulous! The band is modelled in 18 carat gold and is set with a diamond measuring 25pts.
Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/4
Band Widest Point: 7mm
Weight: 4g
Category
1960s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rectangle Diamond Ring 0.88ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's diamond ring in 14k yellow gold.
Stamped 14k and weighs 10.7 grams.
The center diamond is 0.88 carats rectangle shape with brilliant cut on the bottom.
The color is G to H, VS ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Ancient Roman gem. The orange and white banded agate intaglio is over 2000 years old. In tondo (carved on the horizontal), we find a peacock between two cornucopias and abov...
Category
2010s American Etruscan Revival Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's black onyx and diamond ring in 14k setting.
Stamped 14k and weighs 14.1 grams gross weight.
The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, .20 total carats, J to K color, Si clarity.
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Anello Geometrico in Oro Rosa 18Kt e Rubino Massivo
Located in Cattolica, IT
Uno splendido anello, massiccio, in oro rosa 18Kt e rubino .
Questo anello ha un design geometrico molto contemporaneo.
Il taglio del rubino è stato creato appositamente per essere i...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Diamond Blood Red Ruby Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful men's or woman's S. Georgios ring is crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity. White brilliant cut Diamonds with a tota...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.80 carat diamond ring
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Diamond Ring
Style: Wide Band Ring with a classic-antique design, possibly inspired by Roman or vintage style
Material: Yellow gold 18K with a matte finish and decorated edges
Cen...
Category
1990s French Classical Roman Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green onyx art deco chunky signet pinky ring yellow gold
Located in London, GB
1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Chunky signet pinky 9ct yellow gold with green onyx gemstone cushion shaped, hallmarked.
Green onyx signet ring plain 9ct yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Antique carnelian intaglio gold (18ct) ring. Setting finely hand made and carnelian intaglio depicting a horse. Probably from the early 1900s.
Highl...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Impressive men's gold signet ring with cabochon sapphire and diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ring with a cabochon-cut sapphire weighing approx. 3.50 ct and 26 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.60 ct, E-F color and high VS purity.
This impressive ring i...
Category
Late 20th Century Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Signet Pinky Finger Ring in 14kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Signet Pinky Finger Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 0.49 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any outfit.
Sapp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
22K Yellow Gold Greek Ancient Bezel Coin Ring, Tapered, 9.8 grams, 6.75 Size
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This unique and beautiful ring features a 22kt yellow gold bezel set with an ancient Greek coin. The top bezel has a distinctive beaded design and measures 19mm in width, while the s...
Category
1990s Greek Classical Greek Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval, depicting the profile of a man with curling hair, facing left, wearing robes, within a yellow gold mount, cameo length 2.3cm, width 1.7cm, ring size 7 1/2
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Harley-Davidson Stamper Diamond Shield Men's Ring - Yellow Gold 10k Motorcycles
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $60
Brand: Harley-Davidson
Designer: Stamper
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Family Crest Intaglio Ring of Stag in Quartz Stone
Located in Venice, CA
Delicately carved into a quartz tablet, this family crest intaglio is the image of a stag standing on top of a crown and castle. Below it are the letters GLA in an oval, written in a...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Star Ruby Signet Ring Size 12 #21361
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Star Ruby Signet Ring Size 12 JAGi Certified-
This elegant ring features one oval cabochon cut star ruby gemstone 15.5 mm x 12.1 mm set in classic 10K yellow go...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signet Ring with diamonds, US Size 3.25, 18K Gold
Located in Nicosia, CY
Our Diamond Disk Signet Ring, is designed to fit comfortably on your pinky finger and will become your new staple piece. It is set with natural diamonds that look like glitter, in 18...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier.
Mounted in 18Kt gold setting
Finger size: 7
Diameter of the top: 25 mm
Weight: 16.2 gr
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Italian White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Interlocking Link Curb Chain Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
190 White VS F-G Diamonds (1.25ct)
13.70g Rose Gold
The ring size is US size 7 but we are able to re-create one to your size. Also, listed in the photos are var...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
Unique Piece Tourmalineted Quartz Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Bezel Silver Bench Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18K yellow Gold Bezel Hexagonal Tourmalineted Quartz, Sterling Silver, Unique Piece "Ink Ring". This Tourmaline Quartz Ring belongs to a limited s...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver...
Natural Gold in Quartz 14 Karat Gold Signet Style Custom Ring
Located in Logan, UT
This classically styled ring features a beautiful cabochon of rare natural gold bearing quartz. The clean shape is an elegant frame for the natural gold formation. The vivid colors of the raw gold...
Category
2010s American Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chushev Chnoubis Scarab Corundum Intaglio Gold Swivel Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto corundum gemstone and features the gnostic deity, Chnoubis. The stone is set in an 18K gold swivel ring...
Category
2010s Classical Greek Gold Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Jagger Garnet Ring
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Jagger Diamond Signet Ring is a stunning, one-of-a-kind design, meticulously handcrafted using an ancient wax-carving technique. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, it features a captiv...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
The Inevitable Signet Ring With Infinity Stone
Located in New York, NY
Harness the power and prestige of the Marvel Universe with The Inevitable Signet Ring.
Inspired by the Infinity Gauntlet, this bold statement piece is meticulously crafted in 14k go...
Category
2010s American Medieval Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Peridot, 14k Gold
French Tank sapphire diamond ring, 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
French Tank sapphire diamond ring in 18 karat gold, adorns with scrolls set with a line of three rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting and two lines of four synthetic sapphires. Sy...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s
This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian intaglio intricately engraved with a bel...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
White Diamond Crest Signet Ring Yellow Gold White Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Crest Signet Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold 14 Karat White Gold J Dauphin
Inspired by Queen Mary of Scots ring. Gold signet-ring; engraved; shoulders ornamented with flower...
Category
2010s American Renaissance Gold Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Bi Colour Green Blue Sapphire Emerald Cut 18k Gold East West Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Parti Colour Blue & Green Untreated Sapphire In a fine 18k Yellow Gold East West Rubover Bezel Solitaire Ring.
IGI Certified 0.99 carat sapphire with a unique deep bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
An 18th C Carnelian Intaglio Of David Garrick As A Ring
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century carnelian intaglio mounted as a ring, the intaglio carved after the 1772 medal of Garrick by Lewis Pingo, 1743-1830, a cast of which is in the British Museum, Lo...
Category
Late 18th Century English Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage circa 1970s Diamond 18 Carat Yellow & White Gold Patterned Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, this classic ring features a patterned yellow gold band rising to a white gold squared top holding one shimmering round brilliant cut diamond. Her name is Th...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Gold in Quartz and Gold Nugget 14 Karat Gold Men’s Custom Ring
Located in Logan, UT
Exquisitely rare natural gold bearing quartz and gold nuggets are the focal points of this elegant and unique men's ring. The classic shape and styling are a perfect frame for the na...
Category
2010s American Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crest Signet Ring Gold Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Signet Ring Gold Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style Emerald J Dauphin
J Dauphin signature piece " Secret Doors"
Hand made in Los Angeles
This...
Category
2010s American Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Piaget Ring
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant 18k Yellow Gold Piaget Ring is set with natural round brilliant diamonds, combining timeless luxury with iconic design. With a total weight of 22.6g (14.5 dwt), the ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medieval Iconographic Ring, circa 13th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring. The central heart shaped bezel engraved with 'IHS' (a Christogram abbreviating Jesus Christ), with smoothly integrated tr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Medieval Iconographic Ring with the Holy Trinity, English, circa 15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with the holy trinity. A yellow gold ring with an oval bezel finely engraved with a religious scene featuring the holy tri...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Gold, Silver, Diamond and fine Onyx Cameo Ring, circa 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
It is such a delight when we discover a small but scintillating treasure! This is an antique hardstone cameo with a naturalistic shape in the form of a halo of rose cut diamonds surr...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Crest Ring Signet Gold White Diamond Skull Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Ring Signet 14 k Yellow Gold White Diamond Skull Memento Mori Style J Dauphin
Hand made in Los Angeles
Made to order , 3-4 weeks to be completed
Inspired by Memento Mori, me...
Category
2010s American Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Gold Signet Rings for Sale: Shop 18-Karat Gold Signet Rings and 22-Karat Gold Signet Rings on 1stDibs
Shopping for a vintage gold signet ring?Traditionally considered a ring for men, a 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 gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Any discussion of 18-karat gold signet rings, 22-karat gold signet rings or this lustrous metal in general comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic.
Indeed, it isn't all about men's signet rings anymore — the trending accessory is for everyone. Princess Diana wore a signet ring that was a gift from Charles before their wedding, for example, and we all know that the royals are top-tier fashion influencers, especially when it comes to rings.
Find antique and vintage gold signet rings for sale on 1stDibs.