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Antique Larter Sons Yellow Gold Heavy Signet Ring
By Larter Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Larter & Sons 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring, the top measures 11/16 X 1/2 inch and
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Vintage 1920s American Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Large Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
grams Stone: Carnelian 22 X 10 X 4 mm Measurements: 27.5 X 25.3 X 5 mm Ring Size: size 10.5 Hallmark
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Boar Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 18.5 mm and sits 3.0 mm high Total weight: 15.2
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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Bee Signet Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond set bee signet ring in 14 karat rose gold, circa 2015 Formed as a square cushion
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2010s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Hebrew Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
plaque - 13 x 11.5 mm ring size 5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

GURHAN Antiquities 24K Gold Large Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
By Gurhan
Located in Henderson, NV
GURHAN large intaglio signet ring from the Antiquities Collection. Handcrafted in 24K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14k Yellow Gold Onyx Signet Ring Vintage
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Signet Ring Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Diamond Signet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By John Hardy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and features a center of pave set round brilliant cut diamonds. (.50 CTW). The ring is size 5 (can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold and Carved Stone Family Crest Signet Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
crest and signet style. Measurements: 5/" x 1/2". Total weight: 20.0 grams. Ring size: 10.75
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Antique Early 1900s Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bloodstone and 18k Yellow Gold Gent s Signet Ring - Antique 1907
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold signet ring with bloodstone (heliotrope) inset
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Antique 14k Yellow Gold Crest Signet Ring Rare
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
& Co. 14k yellow gold signet ring. The ring size is 9.25 and the weight is 9.8 grams. From top to
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

French 1935s Zoned Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Important and massive antique signet ring, its
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Oval Shaped Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1930
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1930 Makers Mark H C & S
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Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9 Karat Rose Gold Signet Ring, Initial M, Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
off round. Approx weight: 1.8 g. Ring face approx 8mm length UK/AU ring size J½ US ring size 5 EU
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Silver and Rose Gold Signet Man Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in silver and rose gold. A large and majestic antique silver signet ring with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Bloodstone 14K Yellow Gold Antique Heraldic Crest Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1900s Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 15.0 mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Light Weight Oval Signet Ring in Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A classic oval signet ring made of solid 9k yellow gold. The ring head measures approximately 8 x
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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco 9 Karat Yellow Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring, Dainty
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet, Dainty vintage 9kt yellow gold, Sardonyx signet ring. It is a delicate take on the signet
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s S Shape Diamond Retro Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold. Lovely signet ring, the frame is made of brushed gold. It is set
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

1950s S Shape Diamond Retro Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold. Lovely signet ring, the frame is made of brushed gold. It is set
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Heraldry Swan Unisex Signet Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring featuring a collared swan head flanked by ostrich feathers Accompanied by a
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Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 14karat Yellow Gold Onyx Signet Ring Retro, circa 1950s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Signet Ring Vintage Retro Circa 1950s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Signet Ring c1921 Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Art Deco signet ring (circa 1921), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. One estimated
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ferian Elephant Ring Cameo Estate 9k Yellow Gold Sz 5.75 Signet Wedgewood
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Ferian elephant signet ring crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. Wedgewood jasperware measures
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Etruscan Revival Garnet Intaglio 22 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring features an oval garnet cabochon measuring approximately 8.7 x 13.0 mm. Dark red
Category

Vintage 1970s Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved with Initials Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Antique massive signet ring, it presents on its top an
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20th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco 0.90 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold, owl hallmark. Rectangular shape, this signet ring is set with 3
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold AKM Signet Ring Wtih Inscription Rare
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Rare Here is your chance to purchase a
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Signet Ring Vintage 10 Karat Gold Oval Chased Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian signet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Jones Woodland 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Rose Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1903; via dated inscription Ting size: 5 and not sizable Measures north to south 13.5 mm and sits
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940 s Retro 3.40 Carats Ceylon Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark/initials and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Tartelette Signet Fluted Ring 18Kt Gold 7.74 Cts in Blue Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Tartelette signet ring. An elegant modernism geometric piece, crafted in Italy in solid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Amethyst Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Signet Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Solitaire Signet Ring. A
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20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gent s Lab Created Spinel Knight Signet Ring, 18k YellowGold, Ring, Men
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this ring features a knight motif and is sized 8.5, making it perfect for a
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Vintage 1960s Signet Rings

Materials

Spinel, 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

Vintage 1940s Tiffany Co. Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Size 5 3/4, resizable
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

A Retro Equestrian or Lucky Signet Ring with Horseshoe and Crop 14 Kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
pinky ring , size 5 can be worn on the ring finger or but can be enlarged if wished. The engraving is
Category

Vintage 1930s American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian French Citrine "Firm of Purpose" Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
an image in relief, with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax. A signet ring can be represented
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

US Army Corps of Engineers Signet Ring Antique Edwardian c1918 10k Gold Sz 5.25
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 5 1/4 (sizable). The mount measures 13mm wide (0.51 inches), rising 2mm from
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro 5 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Called "bridge", the top of this tank ring is on 5 levels and is
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Judith Ripka 1990 s Lava Rock Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Signet Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 18 karat gold With partial maker's mark for Judith Ripka Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 5 and sizable
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1990s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1989 American Eagle $5 Coin Ring, 14k and 22 Karat Gold 1/10 oz. Nugget Texture
Located in Greensboro, NC
, this ring showcases an authentic 1989 American Eagle $5 coin, which contains 1/10 ounce of 22k gold
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20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean and classic lines in 14 karat yellow gold, size 5 3/4.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cameo Agate Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring with a cameo on agate representing a woman in profile. Size: 5. Weight : 7g.
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Gold Shell Eros Cameo Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
gold Size : 5 1/4 Weight : 10,4gr
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

18kt Yellow Gold French Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold "Signet ring" engraved with a coat of arms. Ring size: 5 Weight: 8.9g.
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ponti Gennari Armorial Chalcedony Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
jacket, the boyfriend watch…the boyfriend ring!” SIZE: 5 3/4, it can be sized. WEIGHT: 8.8 grams
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Dos Pesos Gold Coin Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens Gold 2.00 Mexican Peso Coin Pinky Ring, 14K Yellow Gold. Size 9 Vintage men's 2.00 gold
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Late 20th Century American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold and Hair Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
gold. The underside of the ring is engraved B.L.C. ob Nov 10 1789 aet 37;. The ring is a size 5 1/2
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold

18k Gold diamond ring - family heirloom - Art Deco - Antique 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
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Oval Cabochon Tiger s Eye Ring, 10k Yellow Gold, Ring, circa 1930
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning vintage circa 1930's 10K yellow gold tiger's eye cabochon signet ring is a stunning
Category

Vintage 1930s Signet Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier vintage Yellow Gold and Enamel Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Cigar Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, the top measures 5/8 inch in length x 1/2
Category

Vintage 1970s French Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1900s Diamond Yellow Gold Gent s Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
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Antique Early 1900s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring size 5. This lovely ring is made of 18 karat white gold. The simple band has a single pink magenta
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2010s French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering a lapis lazuli tablet measuring approximately 15mm x 10mm; mounted in 18k gold; size: 5
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

Vintage 1930s Signet Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.