Gold Signet Rings
to
215
1,785
833
857
466
306
640
123
30
84
106
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
4.25
4.5
4.75
5
5.25
5.5
5.75
6
6.25
6.5
6.75
7
7.25
7.5
7.75
118
156
580
931
28
30
26
27
39
34
49
52
31
30
31
1,227
389
169
281
226
159
148
55
to
86
72
40
19
19
341
220
141
120
83
48
34
28
27
25
23
12
9
6
3
2
1,747
38
835
752
Metal: Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Amethyst Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Signet Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Solitaire Signet Ring.
A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning bright purple natural amethy...
Category
20th Century Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Tiffany & Co. Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Carnelian intaglio.
Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Circa 1942
Size 5 3/4, resizable
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 22k Carnelian Intaglio Ring of Jupiter Holding Victory
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Early carnelian intaglio depicts Jupiter seated holding Victory
Measurements: 16mm north to south, intaglio 12 x 9mm
Weight: 5.6 grams
Size: 8 3/4
Category
1820s Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Jade Ring with Diamonds Certified Untreated, New & Unworn Size 9.5
Located in Southbury, CT
A lush apple-green half-cylinder of natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade is the bright and impressive focal point of this 18K white gold circa 1990s -though never worn- jade sa...
Category
1990s Chinese Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1920 Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø US6.25 /2.35 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men or Women with plain wider band in solid 18K Yellow Gold adorned with bezel set polished plate of natural Red Onyx stone 12 mm x 7mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca 3.5 ct.
Th...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
0.85 Carat Natural Loose Peach Tourmaline Hexagon Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline
Weight : 0.85 Carats
Dimensions : 6.2x5.9x4.1 Mm
Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Clarity : Eye Clean
Shape: Hexagon
Color: Peach
Certificate: On Demand
Hot Peach Tourmaline...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Steel, Sterling Silver, Silver Pl...
Antique Occult Men Unisex Ring solid 18K Gold Blazing Star Enamel Ø16 US/ 7gr
Located in SE
Old ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring seven pointed Blazing Star in Red Enamel and band with profile ornament of oak leaves & acorns. Can be some type of Occult ring...
Category
1910s European Aesthetic Movement Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bright Blue Freeform 2.5ct Australian Boulder Opal Diamonds 24K Gold Silver Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Striking, Bright Blue, Australian Boulder Opal, 24k Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver Hanedan Ring w/ 2.5ct Opal & Diamonds Slightly Adjustable
Hanedan ring with freeform, opal and diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Bulgari B Zero Wide Four- Band , 18 Karat Rose Gold Loops White Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, challenging the very esse...
Category
2010s Gold Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bloodstone and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous signet ring has a bloodstone set within the 9carat gold band. The stone is deep green with flecks of red running through. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1964.
Ring Size: ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Signet intaglio Ring featuring natural Carnelian stone with naturalistic and symbolic intaglio of a middle aged Woman - Wife , Mother or Sister measuring 10 mm x 5 mm . The body of t...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k 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...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
This 18 Kt gold and silver ring features an authentic neoclassical grey agate 1790's engraved with a depiction of a heron.
The legend of the mythical Phoenix is said to originate ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 14 Karat Gold & Garnet Cabochon Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique gold and garnet signet style ring.
Set with a large, dark oval garnet cabochon in 14k gold.
Simply a terrific ring!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It i...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Ancient Bee Coin Signet Ring w/ Diamonds, Hammered Gold, 24kt & Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Bee Coin Ring with Diamond (Comfort Fit), 24kt Yellow Gold and Silver, by Kurtulan Jewellery, made to order.
*SIZES AVAILABLE & READY TO SHIP: 6 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
18 Carat Gold Masonic Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
18k Yellow and Rose Gold Masonic Ring/Cross and Sword Symbol
Add a piece rich in symbolism and history to your jewelry collection with this 18k gold Masonic ring.
Featuring a distinctive rose gold top and engraved with a Masonic cross...
Category
1950s French Medieval Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring.
Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2
Stone Dimensions: 9x9mm
Weight: 4.8g
Category
1980s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine diamond and gold solitaire ring.
With a round brilliant cut diamond bezel set in an Art Deco style high basket filigree setting supported by engraved band.
The diamond...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 ...
Category
1890s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
Antique Signed Edwardian Moonstone Cabochon & 14K Gold Filigree Signet Type Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Edwardian moonstone & 14k gold ring.
With a moonstone cabochon set in 14k gold ring and openwork patterns surrounding the cabochon.
Simply a great Edwardian r...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Edwardian 18ct Gold Masonic Signet Ring, 1905
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold signet ring, hallmarked for 1905. This signet ring features a shield-shaped head with an engraved Masonic emblem, complemented by plain shoulders and sh...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Gothic Lapis Signet Ring by Larter and Sons
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Inspired by the arched silhouette of a Gothic cathedral window, this handsome Art Deco ring was crafted by Larter & Sons of Newark, New Jersey. Prolific in the late 19th and early 20...
Category
1920s American Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
KIESELSTEIN CORD 1984 Signet Intaglio Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Bloodstone
By Kieselstein
Located in Miami, FL
A signet intaglio ring designed by Kieselstein-Cord.
This is a massive oversized signet ring created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of Kieselstein-Cord, back in 1984. This ...
Category
1980s American Classical Greek Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Mermaid Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Mermaid Ring: This 14k gold Art Nouveau era ring (circa 1910-1920) features a mermaid holding a shell alongside the initials 'EBH.'
The f...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Art Deco Initial F Signet Men's Ring - 10k Scrollwork Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Style: Signet
Theme: Initial F
Features: Scrollwork ...
Category
1920s Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Blue Sardonyx 14K Yellow Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an octagonal-shaped blue sardonyx tablet measuring 10.5 x 14.0 mm
Opaque with a top layer of light grayish blue and a bluish black base layer
Top layer is carved down to th...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Hallmarked Birmingham 1964.
Ring Size: I 1/2 or 4 1/2
Stone Dimensions: 9x7mm
Weight:...
Category
1960s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Art Deco Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Hallmarked Birmingham 1976.
Ring Size: S 1/2 or 9 1/4
Stone Dimensions: 10x8mm
Weight...
Category
1970s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Letter G, Diamond Signet Ring 0.19cts, 18K Yellow Gold, 3.5g gold
Located in Nicosia, CY
Designed by Michelle Massoura to celebrate the love you have for yourself or a special someone, our ‘Diamond Signet Ring’ is made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, and features the letter G, ...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Onyx and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glossy onyx is set in a simple 9 carat gold setting. The shoulders hold a diamond point each. Please note there is a crack in the stone as you can see in the image however the st...
Category
1960s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 9k Gold
Roman Carnelian Gryllus Intaglio Set in Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
An oval carnelian intaglio depicting a grylle (bearded man, horse's head and ram).
Top size 12mm
18kt Yellow Gold Ring
Weight: 7.83gr.
Size: 7
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
SWEET BLOOD 18k gold vermeil ring by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
SWEET BLOOD ring
DETAILS
• 18K vermeil
• zircon stones
• stamped DOROTA LASAK Ag 925
• available in size 7, 7.5, 8
• 20mm x 4mm top, 5mm thick band
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Egyptian Gold & Faience Pottery Scarab Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Egyptian gold & faience pottery ring.
With an old tag attached identifying the scarab as ancient.
Set in a rudimentary bezel setting and ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring, Hallmarked London 1963
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring
9ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked London 1963
Makers Mark B K T
Introducing a stunning 9ct yellow gold signet ring, featuring an elegant shield shape that exudes s...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Gold Signet Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k rose solid gold antique ring - floral Napoleon III - Victorian engagement
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique rose gold ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her. This marvellous floral ring is made in 18K rose gold and set with little but romantic rose c...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Jade Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
This antique 14K yellow gold ring features a bright green cabochon of natural and untreated apple green jadeite jade. Tye stone measures 8.8 x 7.5 x 3.92mm and is translucent and sl...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Lapis lazuli tank ring, signet ring, pinky ring, in 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Lapis lazuli tank ring in 18 karat gold. Solid gold signet ring centered with a rectangular lapis lazuli plaque in a bezel setting. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with three p...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Men Signet Ring Banded Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS12.25 / 11.5gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished Red plate of banded Red Onyx stone 15 mm x 12 mm x 4.3 mm with open back / ca 9 ct. This charming stone looks like sliced jelly with def...
Category
1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Bloodstone and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous signet ring has a bloodstone set within the 9carat gold band. The stone is deep green with flecks of red running through. Fully hallmarked London 1970.
Ring Size: T 1/...
Category
1970s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Ruby Crest Signet Ring Skull Yellow Gold Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Crest Signet Ring Skull Yellow Gold Victorian Style 14k J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN signature piece " Secret Doors"
Hand made in Los Angeles
Inspired by Memento Mori, medieval Latin Christian theory and practice of reflection on mortality.
Which in Latin means "remember that you have to die", it symbolize the vanity of early life and the nature of all early goods and pursuit that are just temporary.
Memento more...
Category
2010s American Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
We are proud to show this circular hoop of 22 Kt gold, with coiling around the shoulders, sets an oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Antique Gold & Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring with an Ancient Roman Hero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique intaglio ring.
Likely converted from an antique button or pin.
In 14k gold
With a carved carnelian cabochon depicting an unidentified Roman hero.
Marked 14k to the...
Category
20th Century Etruscan Revival Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1958
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, unengraved, set with a carnelian. Hallmarked by the London assay office, marked '18' for 18 carat gold, with date letter 'C' for 1958.
• Period: Mid...
Category
1950s British Modern Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
• P...
Category
1880s British Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Scorpion Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a relief of a gnostic intaglio with a Scorpio holding a moon and star circa 3rd Century A.D. in 18kt yellow gold.
HISTOR...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Gold Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an arrow from her quiver. Diana in Roman an Hellenistic culture was the goddess of wil...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of this ring is fabulous! The shoulders have intricate detail to them and the face holds a 3pt diamond in a star setting.
Ring Size: U or 10
Face Dimensions: 12x14mm
W...
Category
1980s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Crest Signet Ring Mens Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Crest Signet Ring Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style Mens J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN signature piece " Secret Doors" 14k Gold Vermeil
Hand made in Los...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 9ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked, 1970s Square Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring
9ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham Y 1973 (Special mark used to commemorate the bicentenary of the Assay)
Makers Mark J H
This vintage signet ring is a stunnin...
Category
Late 20th Century English Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
18ct Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring, 1999
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold signet ring, featuring a bloodstone engraved with an intaglio crest of a hand emerging from a cloud to grasp a wavy blade—a symbol of valor found in the heraldry ...
Category
1990s British Modern Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Bloodstone Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1970.
The piece features a rectangle bloodstone (also known as heliotrope).
Signed with “585”.
Weight: 5.54g
Siz...
Category
20th Century Modern Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Ring adorned with bezel set polished Red nipple of natural dark Red Carnelian stone Ø 10 mm x 7.7 mm deep mm / ca. 5 ct. Color of...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Dubini Helios Sun God Ancient Silver Coin 18 K Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Rhodos dating circa 307-304 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold.
Coin Ø 19mm
DEPICTED ON COIN:
O...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Greek Gold Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Sardonyx 15 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb signet ring, set with a sardonyx stone and modelled in 15carat yellow gold. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1937.
Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2
Stone Dimensions: 10x8.5mm
Weight: 2g
Category
1930s British Vintage Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Gold
Signet 18ct Gold Tourmaline Ring
Located in London, GB
Discover our Signet 18ct Gold Cabochon Tourmaline Ring, handcrafted by Master Goldsmiths in London. Featuring a captivating high cabochon pink tourmaline weighing 3.42ct. The smooth,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Onyx stone is set within the 9ct gold band. hallmarked Birmingham 1990.
Ring Size: U or 10
Stone Dimensions: 11.5x9mm
Weight: 2.9g
Category
1990s British Gold Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 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.