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Vintage 18kt. yellow gold signet ring with a coat of arms
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt. yellow gold signet ring with a coat of arms. Made in England, London, 1991 Fully
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1990s British Signet Rings

1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring - in Empire style in solid 18K Orange Gold adorned with bezel set Orange plate of
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Antique 1830s European Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

H. Stern 12.40ct Oval Cabochon Cut Star Sapphire Ring - 18k Yellow Gold Signet
Located in Greensboro, NC
sapphire cabochon set in glowing 18k yellow gold. This ring is a size 9 1/2 - 9 3/4, but it can be re
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow 0.02 Carat Diamond Pinky Signet Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
. -14K Gold -5 Diamonds 0.02 carats -Color & Clarity GH-SI1 -Pinky Ring Size 4 -Gift Box Included
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring with an Ancient Roman Hero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Marks: Marked 14k to the shank. Ring Size: ca. 5 1/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1 Carnelian: ca. 16mm x
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20th Century Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

French Signet Ring Brushed Lightly Chiseled Flowers Diamonds Pavement
Located in Vannes, FR
splendor. The French size of this signet ring is 51, corresponding to a USA size 5 1/2 and a British size
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Jones Woodland Co. Acorn Signet Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Jones & Woodland Co. of Newark, NJ is currently a ring size 5 1/4. Weight: 4 grams Metal: 14 karat
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

INTAGLIO 1920 Art-Deco Signet Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Agate
Located in Miami, FL
An antique intaglio signet ring. This is a fabulous antique intaglio signet-ring created in
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Your portrait Painted Cameo Jewelry
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2010s Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the detailed heraldic depiction
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Mid-20th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone rectangular cut and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1921 Agnus Dei BAM Signet Ring Intaglio Carnelian solid 23K Gold Ø US10.25 /8.5g
Located in SE
Great Signet Ring with Coats of Arms of Christ Intaglio set in solid 23K Gold. Agnus Dei with the
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

1954 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5.38gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Men s 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring 14k Gold. The ring is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Signet Ring Hand and Flower Intaglio Amethyst solid 18K Ø6.5US/5.1gr
Located in SE
Nobility Intaglio Signet Ring for Men or Women. European , 19th - early 20th century. Swedish
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Early 20th Century European Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Unisex Ring 1898 Russian Coin 5 Rubles 22k 14k Gold Ø US 7.25 / 10.26 gr
Located in SE
A ring decorated with with Russian 1898 Imperial period 5 Rubles Gold Coin, unisex design. The face
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Antique 1890s Russian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14k Coral Ring Solid Yellow Gold Signed Freeform Abstract Size 7.25
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage 14k solid yellow gold coral ring with a fabulous freeform design. Elegant and stylish with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire gold ring. Vintage style Sapphire mens ring. Natural Sapphire Men Ring. Mens gemstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire gold ring.
Sapphire gold ring.
$880 Sale Price / item
20% Off
C1880 15K Banded Agate Ring size 9 1/2
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian banded agate signet ring set in a 15 carat (stamped) gold band. Banded agate is a form of
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Yellow sapphire gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire gold ring. Vintage style sapphire mens ring. Natural Sapphire Men Ring. Mens
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2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow sapphire gold ring.
Yellow sapphire gold ring.
$880 Sale Price / item
20% Off
14 Karat Gold Mens Ring with Ruby. Gold Ring for Men with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Ruby. Gold ring for men with ruby. Unisex ring with ruby. Natural ruby
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2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Gold Mens Ring with Opal, Gold Ring for Men with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring.  Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight: 2.2 g. Depends from ring size. Central stone: Natural
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2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Memorial Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1780 - 1810 Yellow Gold Memorial Ring, most likely British and testing as 15k, the top
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Antique Early 1800s British George II Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Gold fish Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
signet ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver with a 14k gold plating, blending timeless elegance with
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

22 Karat Gold Cartouche Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Cartouche Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our tiny and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stone, Pearls, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central stone representing a lady motif
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Oval Cabochon Tiger s Eye Ring, 10k Yellow Gold, Ring, circa 1930
Located in McLeansville, NC
Size 3.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 6.3 mm Length: 5/8 in. Weight: 1.7 dwts. / 2.6 grams Metal: 10K
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Vintage 1930s Signet Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow White Gold Horse Head Equestrian Ring
Located in Miami, FL
brilliance. Weighing approximately 5 grams and sized at 6, this ring captures the lifelike strength and
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Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Large yellow gold antique ring with 3 gold gadroons in a domed drop
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold "Verdad I Justicia" Coin Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring features a genuine 18k gold Peruvian coin, elegantly set within a
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Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 2000 Cartier Tank Chalcedony Ring in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Tank chalcedony ring set in 18k white gold from 2000. From the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engravable Ring - 14k Single .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Please contact us for a sizing quote Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fatima Hand, Hamsa 14k gold ring with tanzanite
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
the center and diamonds. Protection Ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central
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2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold signet ring 1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th century ring setting Weight: 23.4g Christian Gobrecht
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20th Century American Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 10k Yellow Gold Graduation Ring 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.73' Width of Setting 2.5cm/0.98' Height of Setting 7.65mm/0.3' Ring Size UK Size X USA Size 11 5/8
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Vintage 1970s American Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Asymetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, gazelle head hallmark, and platinum. Magnificent and comfortable tank
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent tank ring, it has in the
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

18K Gold filled Lab Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
piece - Diamond Size: - 5 x 10mm - Setting Type- Flush Setting - Ring Size: - Available from US ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Roman Gold Octagonal Epigraphic Ring circa 3rd century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
century Ring size: 5 Weight: 12,8 gr
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio
Located in Braintree, GB
Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio. Circa 100 - 300 AD. A lovely carnelian stone
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Pave 18k Gold East-West Estate Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring Size: 5, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 2mm Ring Face: 12mm
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k White Gold Vintage 1990s Pink Tourmaline Tank Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Weighing 10.3 grams and designed in a size 5 (US), this ring not only offers a comfortable fit but also
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20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 0.40 Carat Diamonds Nugget Design Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.40 Carat Diamonds Nugget Design Ring 14k Gold. The ring measures 12mm in height and
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Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Signed Zuni or Navajo Turquoise Inlay Estate 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
mark engraved signature Gemstone: (9) Turquoise Ring Size: 5, sizing available Rise Above
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21st Century and Contemporary Native American Signet Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Hardstone Edwardian Ancient Warrior Ring 14k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Edwardian Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 10k Round Brilliant Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimal 18k Solid Yellow Gold 1.02ct Diamond Alphabet F Personalized Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
prosperity. 18K Gold Initial F Letter Ring - Personalized Initial Letter Ring - 18K Gold Initial Letter Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Genuine Gold Filled Ring with 0.03 Carat Natural Brilliant Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
message about your specific ring size once you order) SKU: - JDN20/001/5 ***Should you need any more
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This asymmetrical tank ring features a scrolled design and is set at
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.77ct Colombia Emerald And Natural Diamond Ring, Solid 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Fatih, 34
Size 7 US, Yellow Gold we can adjust it between 5-10 us ring size Made to Order Gold Kt: 14K
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2010s European Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Dendrite Agate Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, and silver, owl hallmark. Rare and elegant antique rose gold ring, its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Andre Vassort Onyx Serpent Bohème Ring In 18k Yellow Gold, circa 1970.
By Andre Vassort
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Andre Vassort Onyx Serpent Bohème Ring In 18k Yellow Gold, circa 1970. Ring size: 45, us 3.5, G, 5
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Diamond and gold dome pinky ring by CF Carlman, Stockholm, Sweden.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
0.4-0.5ct diamonds. Ring size: us 5 / 49 / J½ / 15.75 / 9 / About the maker: Court jeweler CF
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Size:5 Weight: 8gr. The use of mounting ancient Roman gems on gold settings to carry out jewels was
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
of the bezel is 5 mm (3/16 in.) Ring size 10 (21 mm)
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Pear Shape Emerald Gemstone Ring Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
allure, making it a true standout in any jewelry collection. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Signet Ring Gold Size 5 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact signet ring gold size 5 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a signet ring gold size 5 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A signet ring gold size 5 from Syd + Pia NYC, Albert Lipten and Gucci — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A signet ring gold size 5 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Finding a signet ring gold size 5 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Signet Ring Gold Size 5?

The price for a signet ring gold size 5 starts at $275 and tops out at $6,165 with these rings, on average, selling for $640.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal 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. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Signet-rings for You

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.