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Signet Ring Evil Eye ID Y Letter, 14 Karat White Gold, Blue and White Enamel
Located in New York, NY
You Will Love Your New Signet Ring. * A Through Z Available in White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * Blue
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Signet Ring Y Initial Evil Eye ID, 14K Yellow Gold with Round D Color Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * High Polish Signet Ring In Evil Eye ID Diamond Letter Y * .15 Carat
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow and 14 Karat White West 46 Diamond Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14ky and 14 Karat White Gold diamond Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer Thomas
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Signet Reversible Single Black Diamond
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
This square signet-inspired ring is expertly crafted by hand from 18-karat White gold, while the
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Signet Style Ring 18 Karat White Gold 3.85 Carat
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic all blue Sapphire Signet style pinky with sapphires weighing 3.85cts set in 18k white
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2010s Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and 18 Karat White Fleur di Lis Diamonds Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow and 18 Karat White Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evil Eye ID Signet Ring S Initial, 14k White Gold, Handcrafting Blue Enamel
Located in New York, NY
White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * High Polish Signet Ring In Evil Eye ID Diamond Letter S * .15 Carat
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hi June Parker Pavé Signet Ring 0.84 Carat Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
Oval Signet ring with white Diamond Pavè in the shape of a hexagon and diamond baguette side stones
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.24 Carat White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
geometric design and molded from 18-karat white gold. Currently a ring size US 10. For other sizes, please
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square white diamond pavè chevalier ring in 18kt white gold
Located in Valenza, IT
Introducing our exquisite 18kt White Gold Square Chevalier Ring, a true embodiment of Italian
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2010s Italian Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Mens Diamond Ring with a sparkling 143 Diamonds set in 18k white gold . You can have any like
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Assya London Bespoke Initial Ring with White Diamonds
By ASSYA London
Located in London, GB
ASSYA London 's bespoke Initial Ring with White Diamonds is a sentimental ring handcrafted in 18k
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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Dina Kamal, Ra Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds
Located in London, GB
”. RA Pinky Ring is our silent empowerment ring. Technical details: Description: RA Pinky Ring Gold
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Liv Luttrell Cross over White Gold, Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Liv Luttrell
Located in London, GB
gold. The central ‘crossover’ point is punctuated with a 0.40 carat white diamond. This ring has been
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

Dina Kamal, Flat Coin Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds
By DINAKAMAL
Located in London, GB
details: Description: Flat Coin Pinky Ring Series Gold specs: Handcrafted 18K raw white / beige gold
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Heavy Signet Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity c1920 5g
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 18CT GOLD HEAVY AND THICK DIAMOND SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000
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20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Heavy Signet Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity c1920 5g
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 18CT GOLD HEAVY AND THICK DIAMOND SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000
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20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Sapphire "Kiss the Sky" Signet Ring
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 18k gold and blue sapphire signet ring is engraved with "Kiss the Sky." This particular version
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2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold White Diamond Geometria Oval Ring
Located in Istanbul, Bebek
Melis Goral Oval 14K Rose Gold Ring with 0.11 Carat Round White Diamonds **Each of our MG
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Dina Kamal, Twin Tube Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Twin Tube Ring The Twin Tube Ring has a wide tubular band, and long narrow shallow twin peaks
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Dina Kamal, Twin Peaks Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds
By DINAKAMAL
Located in London, GB
details: Description: Twin Peaks Pinky Ring with diamonds Gold specs: Handcrafted 18K raw white / beige
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Dina Kamal, Flat Plate Pinky Ring, 18k Beige Gold with Natural White Diamonds
By DINAKAMAL
Located in London, GB
’. Technical details: Description: Flat Plate Ring Series Gold specs: Handcrafted 18K gold Colour/Finish
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold White Diamond Geometric Square Cocktail Ring
Located in Istanbul, Bebek
Melis Goral Square 14K Rose Gold Ring with 0.13 Carat Round White Diamonds **Each of our MG
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Precious Mom Ring with Diamonds
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
Confident women are the ones who are adorned with a shining armour. Just like individual pieces of jewellery, they combine self-confidence, creativity, respect and purity in the most...
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2010s Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Square yellow and white round-cut diamond pavè chevalier ring in 18kt white gold
Located in Valenza, IT
and the radiance of diamonds with our 18kt White Gold Square Chevalier Ring with yellow diamonds
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2010s Italian Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Traditional 6 Petals Men s Ring Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Traditional 6 Petals Mens Ring in 10 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold with Centre Diamond Please
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20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signet Ring Evil Eye ID S Initial, 14K Yellow Gold, Handcrafting Blue Enamel
Located in New York, NY
You Will Love Your New Signet Ring. * A Through Z Available in White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * High
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hi June Parker Black Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bunny Signet Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
Signet ring designed in mind for cute animal lovers with black enamel and diamond baguette side
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ring Cartier Double C 1997s White Gold 18 Karat and Diamond Brilliant Cut
By Cartier
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Iconic 1997s Cartier ring model Double C, made of white gold 18 Karats weight 8.10 grams, three
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1990s French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Star Sapphire and Two Round Diamond White Set in White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K white gold ring with oval shape Star Sapphire weighing approximately 8cts and two round faceted
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire

1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat yellow gold Weight: 3.77 gr. Diamonds: 0.30 ct. colour: F clarity: VS Sapphire
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ileana Makri 18 Karat White Gold Cat s Eye Ring
By Ileana Makri
Located in Athens, GR
Handmade from 18-karat white gold, this 'Cats Eye' ring is set with 0.33 carats of white diamonds
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1990s Greek Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.5 Carat Old Euro Diamond Gold Men s Band Ring
Located in Bellevue, WA
color and a clean VS2 in clarity. The diamond is recessed into a white gold plaque at the top of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

8.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Men s Fraternity Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sapphire and diamond fraternity ring in 18-karat white gold. The ring is bezel set with a cabochon
Category

Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mauboussin Paris 2.70 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1950s
By Mauboussin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: excellent condition Ring size Continental: 52 & 16
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Venyx 18 Karat Gold Diamond Labradorite Solis Pinky Ring
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
delivery time of 4-6 weeks) 18k Yellow Gold approx. 2.5gr, 20 Diamonds 0.10ct and 1 Labradorite 0.37ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold

Black Opal Ring, 8 Carat with Diamonds 3 Carat
Located in Vienna, AT
Black opal ring, 8 ct with diamonds 3ct, handmade in 750 white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond

Ecksand 18k Yellow Gold Two-Tone Large Diamond Fan Cuff Ring
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
seven twisted yellow gold bands. The two natural diamond pavés frame this fan ring. This two-tone ring
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gala is Love Jewelry Tehotihuacan 18-Karat Gold, Diamonds and Malachite Ring
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
-Karat Gold Signet Ring is set with shimmering white diamonds and hand-carved precious Malachite. Made
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2010s Mexican Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD DIAMOND ENCRUSTED SIGNET / KEEPER RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Heavy Yellow Gold This
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20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Ring Alessandro Fanfani Yellow Gold 18 Karat and Diamonds Brilliant Cut
By Alessandro Fanfani
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Exquisite white Enameled Ring Cabochon Format curvilinear motifs by the designer Alessandro Fanfani
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring
By Atelier Former Child
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Natural G+, SI1+ white diamonds with bezel set sapphire. Choice of center sapphire color. -18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare 4ct Untreated Star Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Gents Unisex
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
. Surrounding the centre gem is a halo of white, natural Diamonds. They are graded G-I and clarity VS1 to I1
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2010s Burmese Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ABOY Hesperus Ring 18k Gold
By ABOY
Located in A CORUÑA, ES
Timeless pinky ring featuring a prong set brilliant cut diamond, handcrafted in Spain from a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Ruby Diamond Gypsy Boat Ring Size O 7.25 625 Chester 1910
Located in Camelford, GB
For your consideration I have this amazing: 15CT GOLD ANTIQUE RUBY AND DIAMOND GYPSY BOAT RING
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Square pink sapphires pavè fashion chevalier ring in 18kt rose gold
Located in Valenza, IT
. The sides of the ring are adorned with additional white diamond accents (0.8ct), showcasing a
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2010s Italian Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Harvard s Prestigious Graduate School of Business Alumni Class Ring in 14kt Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 1981 Harvard esteemed Graduate School of Business class were issued these rings not only in
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Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Volcan Ring
By Marvin Douglas Jewelry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
contain white, brown, yellowish diamonds imitating desert tones). El Salvador is also located along a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Volcan Ring
Volcan Ring
$4,300 / item
9 Karat Recycled White Gold Diamond Signet Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
A mini, delicate version of our signature Kite Signet Ring, this Pyxis ring features a skinny
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21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Black Diamond Signet Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
This signet-inspired ring is expertly crafted by hand from 18-karat gold, while the top is bedecked
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold, Black and White Diamond Signet Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
This square signet-inspired ring is expertly crafted by hand from 18-karat white gold, while the
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold, White and Black Diamond Signet Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
This square signet-inspired ring is expertly crafted by hand from 18-karat white gold, while the
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Black and White Diamond Signet Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
This signet-inspired ring is expertly crafted by hand from 18-karat white gold, while the top is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Men s Wedding Diamond Signet Style Ring with 1.02 Carat GIA
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18 Karat White Gold Men's Wedding Diamond Signet Style Ring with 1.02 Total Carat Weight F
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Early 2000s South African Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Édéenne 17.7 Carat Emerald 18K White Gold Signet Ring with Gold Japan Maple Leaf
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
certified Colombian Emerald clung into a sculptural Japanese bridge in 18K white gold and white diamonds
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2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gold Signet White Mother-Of-Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Couleurs de Géraldine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Geraldine’s interpretation of a classic signet ring with white Mother of Pearl and the CdG coat of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Eva Fehren 1.10 Carat Diamond Hero Signet Ring in 18 Karat Palladium White Gold
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Palladium White Gold with 1.10 Carat Elongated Hexagon Shaped Portrait White Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of white gold signet rings with diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5 vintage versions or 18 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of white gold signet rings with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by FANCS V by Simona Elia, Coomi and Marlo Laz are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale. Most of our white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds?

Prices for white gold signet rings with diamonds start at $756 and top out at $25,934 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,495.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.