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Signet Rings For Sale
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 measures 5/8 X 5/7 inch, fine Granulation work surrounding the bezel, original domed Gl...
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Early 1800s British George II Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Two Gold Edwardian Carved Glass Seal Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 Lovely, large Edwardian signet ring. Set with a light blue, carved glass, family crest. Framed in ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Tigers Eye and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This tigers eye stone is truly mesmerising. They give the classic brown colour with fine stripes of darker brown running through it. The setting is modelled in 9ct gold. Hallmarked L...
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1970s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold

Dubini Constantine Ancient Roman Bronze Coin Silver Ring
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze coin set in sterling silver. * Due to the unique proc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver, Bronze

Signet Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Oval, 11.0 x 9.0 mm, with heraldic Engraving
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet Ring, 11.0 x 9.0 mm, 18k Yellow, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant timeless design...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Micromosaics Birds And Black Beetle Hexagonal Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare 18ct gold hexagonal-shaped ring with three micromosaics set on red glass depicting two birds and a one depicting black beetle, all surrounded by b...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Scratched Gold Black Onyx Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 10k rose gold with a center Black Onyx. Circa 1980s Size 11 3/4, resizable
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1980s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

Silver and Gold Gothic Ring with Cabochon Tourmalines and Champagne Diamonds
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
5.5 8K Gold 34 g Silver 0.28 ct rose cut diamond 4.30 ct tourmaline 3.18 ct champagne diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Sterling Silver

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features a majestic lion motif. The stone is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 weeks. Can be made in any size ranging from 6-12. Elaborately carved gems were a staple of luxury in antiquity and often incised onto semi-precious stones such as carnelian or jasper. In the form of a talisman they served as extraordinary symbols of status and in certain cases, they were believed to provide divine protection. They were also employed as a form of personal identification when pressed in hot wax or clay. Rulers, nobles and wealthy merchants sought, collected and traded these fascinating miniature works of art. Chavdar Chushev is an artist, restorer, jeweler, and master of the ancient art of gem carving...
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2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Medieval Iconographic Ring, circa 13th-15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring. The central heart shaped bezel engraved with 'IHS' (a Christogram abbreviating Jesus Christ), with smoothly integrated tr...
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Moonstone and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish 9carat gold ring holds a moonstone cabochon surrounded by a glossy gold frame and split shoulders. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1967. Ri...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Square Signet Ring with 18 Carat Rose Gold Hand Engraved Detail
Located in London, GB
Handmade in Notting Hill, London by British jeweller Malcolm Betts, this silver square signet ring with 18ct rose gold hand engraved detail is a one of a kind piece. Using ancient ha...
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2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Diana M 18kt White Gold 16.74cts Blue Topaz Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold 16.74cts Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Ring. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop shop for all your jewelry sh...
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2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.65 Carat Natural Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald Shape from Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Weight : 1.65 Carats Dimensions : 7.1x5.8x4.4 Mm Origin : Kunar Afghanistan Clarity : Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Color: Blue Indicolite Certificate: On Dem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Indicolite

Bvlgari Trombino 18kt Yellow Gold Ring 2.09ct Ruby Diamonds With GRS Cert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bvlgari Trombino 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With 2.09ct Ruby and 1.12ct Diamonds from Estate Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman Comes with GRS certificate Ruby:...
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20th Century Italian Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.0 Carat Natural Faceted Ink Blue Tourmaline Long Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Loose Indicolite Tourmaline Weight: 1.0 Carats Dimension: 7.4x5.6x3 Mm Origin; Kunar Afghanistan Mine Color: Blue Shape: Long Cushion Treatmen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline

Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd - 3rd century
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva. Set with an oval banded agate intaglio to centre of the standing goddess Minerva with long robes and helmet, holding a winged statue...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings

Vintage Black Onyx and Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage black onyx and 14 karat yellow gold Army Air Corps signet ring with a 14 karat white gold applied decoration; part of our ...
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1950s British Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1/10OZ Chinese Panda Gold Coin Rope Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Country: China Coin Metal: Fine Gold .999 Metal Content: 1/10OZ Denomination: 10 Yuan Year: Varies Obverse: Beijing Temple of Heaven with Ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Yellow Gold Onyx Initial N Signet Men s Ring - 10k Monogram Letter
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Size: 15.8mm x 11.9mm Style: Signet Theme: Initial N, Monogram Letter Features: Smoothly Finished with Cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Arts Crafts Nouveau Sterling Silver Ring Carved Ca
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Step into the elegance of yesteryears with this exquisite vintage ring, beautifully bridging the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. This striking ring features a central carved ca...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

GIA Certified 1.5ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Powerfully Refined. Boldly Elegant. A modern heirloom designed for the discerning gentleman, this GIA-certified signet ring centers around a mesmerizing 1.50ct natural Asscher-cut d...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman signet ring, circa 2nd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman signet ring. Set with one central oval hardstone intaglio in a closed back Roman set setting engraved with a lion catching a ga...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Oval Signet Ring, 18K Rose Gold, Lapis Lazuli 13.5 x 10.5 mm with Engraving
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet, 18K Rose Gold, Lapis Lazuli, 13.5 x 10.5 mm, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Massive tank ring, its ring is openworked on the side then decorated with a fan-shaped pattern on both sides. In the center an antique brilliant- cut di...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring Featuring Roman Emperor Septimus Severus Set in 18kt Yellow Gold Key Features: Stone: Carnelian Intaglio depicting Roman Emperor Septim...
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18th Century British Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signet ring is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and set with a single sparkling diamond at its center. The bold, flat face gives it a classic, substantial feel, whil...
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Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold 0.15 Carat Diamond Om Hindu Religious Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The handcrafted Halo OM diamond ring is a perfect everyday wear ring to bring inner peace and spirituality. Om symbolizes the universe and with this ring, we guarantee you top-notch quality with 0.15-carat diamonds. This beautiful Hindu religious OM ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 18k Gold, Enamel, and Ruby Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Italian cocktail ring. In 18k gold. With a navette shaped head decorated in blue guilloché enamel and prong-set to its cente...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The colour of the ring is bright yellow gold. Initials 'FP' engraved onto the face. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1976. The back of the face has so...
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1970s British Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Jennifer Liang 14 KT Gold Amethyst Heart Signet Ring with Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold Signet Ring with Amethyst Heart Cabochon
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Mens Round Bezel Set Diamond Chunky Signet Ring 10 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11 This striking diamond ring showcases a brilliant round-cut center stone set in a bold two-tone gold design. The bezel set diamond is framed by a halo of glittering acc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

David Yurman Men s Petite Albion Ring Sterling 925 Yellow Gold 18k
Located in London, GB
This is David Yurman Petite Albion Men's Ring is a sophisticated piece that effortlessly blends modern style with classic elegance. Crafted from premium sterling silver and 18K yello...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Art Deco Men s Signet Ring - 14k Vintage Engravable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k Rose Gold Style: Signet Features: Engravable...
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1920s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Nymph Larissa Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin from Thessaly, Larissa dating circa 356-342 B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold. DEPICTED ON COIN Obverse - Head of the nymph Larissa facing slighly left, hair in ampyx, wearing plain necklace...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Etruscan Revival Victorian Jade 14K Gold Antique Granulated Crane Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set jade tablet measuring approximately 16.0 mm round Translucent pastel green in color - pierced and carved with intaglio Depicting a heron with fanning fluted win...
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Monogram Ring in Gold, circa 6th-8th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Byzantine monogram ring in gold. A gold ring, fitted to centre with a raised square plaque featuring curving corners, incised centrally with a decorative...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Signet Rings

Materials

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. Total Weight 4.80 gr RF +UUII Italian Size 5 Usa Size 3.25 French Size 45 For any i...
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Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Ring With Swan Agate Roman Cameo 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd – 3rd century Top size: 18 mm x 13 mm Ring size: 4 ½ Weight: 11.83gr The ring is characterized by a cameo from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, c...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features the Gnostic deity, Chnoubis. The stone is set in an 18K signet ri...
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2010s American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French Art Deco period cocktail ring. In 18k yellow gold. Prong set with a large ca. 9 mm off-round, slightly baroque white pearl in a shaped setting. Hallmarked on the ba...
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20th Century French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Scottish 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring 1944
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Scottish 9 karat yellow gold signet ring; part our gent's jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage men's ...
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1940s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Obol Silver Coin Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Persepolis coins minted circa 1st Century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with ruby cabochons. HISTORY The princi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Collectible 10k Gold Enamel Work Initial "FLT" Signet Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10 Rosy Yellow Gold w/ White, Black & Blue Enamel Work Weight: 4.9 Grams Ring Size: 12.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior t...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1st Decade 19th century Sentimental Hair Ring 9ct gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual shaped gold ring wast created out of 9 karat gold in the 1st decade of the nineteenth century, over 22o years ago.. Basing my judgement on rings of this period with almo...
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Early 1800s Empire Antique Signet Rings

Early Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Free Mason Eagle Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped signet face centering a raised cameo of a two headed eagle Depicted perched atop a sword as a common Scottish Rite Free Mason symbol Centering an old Europea...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring With Clasped Hands Amethyst Cameo 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A cameo a pair of clasped hands in amethyst in gold collet settings. The size cameo is 11mm x 9mm Size 7 1/2 Weight: 5.31gr. The clasping of the right hands of a betrothed couple was...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Rococo Baroque Style Yellow Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring Original Shape
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Gold Size 17.8 Zirconia 15-0,2 ct Weight 6.24 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which ...
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2010s Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1917 Antique Signet Carnelian Stone Cameo solid Ring 18K Gold ØUS 7.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring carved female head cameo skillfully engraved on the surface of Carnelian stone, a variety of Chalcedon...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Swiss Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, possibly Swiss. This classic signet ring is set with an intaglio-cut blue agate. Effortlessly everyday, the look is town and country chic. It is decorated with a cr...
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1960s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Swiss Signet Ring
Swiss Signet Ring
$1,900 / set
18k Yellow Gold SeidenGang SG Athena Diamond Ruby Ring, Size 6.25 - 17.2g
Located in Providence, RI
With a passion for designing sophisticated jewelry that transcends time and trends, each piece by SeidenGang is guaranteed to impress. As a contemporary brand, Seidengang’s passion f...
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20th Century American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Agate Lady Profile Cameo Men s Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late 19th century Ring size: 12 Dimensions (cameo): 21 mm Weight: 9,6 gr Il cammeo, databile alla fine del XIX secolo, è realizzato in agata e inserito in una montatura in ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Berca Terrier Motif Reverse Crystal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind 1950s Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Essex Glasses or Reverse Painting Under Crystal featuring a Fox Terrier in a 0.22Kt diamond and yellow gold signet or cocktail ring setting. The multicolor, vivid painting creates an...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chunky Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Signet Ring wonderful chunky signet ring, perfect for everyday wear The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gemban...
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Late 20th Century European Artist Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Harley-Davidson Stamper Black Hills Gold Men s Ring - Yellow Gold 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Harley Davidson Designer: Stamper Design: Black Hills Gold Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Statemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1960 Signet Ring with Amethyst Stone and Floral Carved Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful mid-century signet ring with large 6 carat Amethyst stone at center and elevated, nicely textured carved shoulders with a romantic turquoise at the center surrounded by del...
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1970s Swedish Contemporary Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Signet 18ct Gold Polaris Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, The Polaris Ring is a heavy bold and timeless creation, inspired by the North Star—a celestial beacon of guidance, constancy, and hope. In the Victorian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dubini Europa the Bull Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic silver coin dating 45 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. DEPICTED ON THE COIN Obverse: Europa riding bull right,...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Majestic 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Opal Ring with Diamond Encrusted Halo
Located in New York, NY
An ode to sophistication and rarity, this 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Opal Ring is a true statement of luxury. At its heart lies a mesmerizing 9x11 mm Ethiopian Opal (2.18 carats), glow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 1991. Ring Size: ...
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1990s British Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique and Vintage Signet Rings for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Gold Signet Rings, Diamond Signet Rings and Other Signet Rings

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.

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