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Signet Rings For Sale
Vintage Onyx Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vintage signet ring crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This classic piece showcases an oval shaped face which plays host to a matching onyx at the centre amidst a pair of ...
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20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Silver Coin Medusa Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring designed as bezel set ancient silver roman coin. Centering silver coin depicting Gorgoneion medusa facing. Ring size: 7 and sizable Total weight: ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Taurus Zodiac Ring With Pave Diamonds Made in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:10.503g,D:0.14ct, Size: US-7
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Report Certified 1.5 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond in 18k Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
GIA Report Certified 1.5 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond in 18k Gold Signet Ring Signet Ring for Men and Women in 18k White Solid Gold Available in 18k...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Lapis Lazuli Crown Ring
Located in Cohasset, MA
Exquisite 18K Lapiis Lazuli Crowned Z ring, size 8
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Oval Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a Vintage 1950s 18ct yellow gold signet ring. The face of the ring is oval shaped and the ring has a plain polished finish. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 9.2 grams Ring Size: Q Face Dimensions: 14mm x 12mm Hallmarked: Yes, London 1958 Period: Vintage Box: The Vintage Jeweller...
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1950s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Aries Zodiac Ring With Pave Diamonds Made in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT:11.066g,D:0.07ct, Size: US-7
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Jade Cabochon Ring - Natural Jade with Mason Kay Certificate
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Sculptural and solid, this gorgeous antique ring has been expertly hand-fabricated in 14k rose gold. The scrollwork is entirely hand chased and beautifully frames the apple green jad...
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1910s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Pi Kappa Alpha Crest Men's Ring - 10k Carnelian Fraternity
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Founding Date: 1868 Metal Content: 10k Yellow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 10Kt. Solid Gold Signet Ring With Black Onyx and Diamond Size 10
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Signet Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold with Onyx and Diamond Inset CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 10 This vintage Art Deco men's ring is ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Vintage Plain Oval Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vintage 18ct yellow gold signet ring that is fully hallmarked to the 1993. The ring features a plain polished face with wide scrolled shoulders providing a strong pres...
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1990s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Ring with Diamonds Certified Untreated, New & Unworn Size 9.5
Located in Southbury, CT
A lush apple-green half-cylinder of natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade is the bright and impressive focal point of this 18K white gold circa 1990s -though never worn- jade sa...
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1990s Chinese Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage Oval Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a Vintage 18ct yellow gold signet ring. The ring features an oval face with lightly patterned shoulders. The ring is fully hallmarked 18ct but the date letter has faded. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.6 grams Ring Size: T (61) Face Dimensions: 11.7mm x 11mm Hallmarked: Yes Period: Vintage Box: The Vintage Jeweller...
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20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Oval Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold oval signet ring. The ring has a plain face and is suitable for engraving. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 7.80 grams Ring Size: T 1/2 (62) Face Dimensions: 13mm x 11mm Hallmarked: Yes, Birmingham 1989 Period: Circa. 1980s Box: The Vintage Jeweller...
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1980s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Tiger's Eye Unisex Signet Ring, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Tiger's Eye Unisex Signet Ring, One-of-a-kind This unisex signet ring has a unique intricate design featuring a marbled tiger's eye shape along the centre. The brow...
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20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold

Rare 18K Gold Vintage Ring with Antique Roman Coin
Located in Geneva, CH
Elevate your collection with this distinguished vintage signet ring, featuring a genuine Roman coin. Framed in sumptuous 18K gold and flanked by two lust...
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1970s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold Vintage Signet Ring with Carved Jade and Ruby Accents
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the luxury of bygone eras with this stately vintage signet ring. Expertly crafted in 18K gold, it features an intricately carved natural jade centerpiece, flanked by two r...
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1980s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Star Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This antique ring features a round motif decorated in relief with a 6-pointed star Diameter : 7,9 mm approximately, thickness : 3 mm approximately, width ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1996 1/10OZ 22K Fine Gold Lady Liberty Ring w. Hexagon face & Nugget Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin: Lady Liberty Precious Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Coin Metal: 22k Fine Gold Obverse: Lady Liberty Reverse: Flying Eagle Year: 1996 ♥ Ring Information ♥ Details: Polished Octagon Bezel & Nugget band...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage Garnet Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat proud upon a gorgeous glossy 9ct yellow gold band is an equally glossy garnet cabochon stone. The stone nearly spans the whole width of this ring. Made in Birmingham 1964, Englan...
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1960s British Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Antique 18K TB Starr Medusa Intaglio Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Immediately recognizable by her hair made of venomous snakes, Medusa is best known in Greek mythology for her petrifying gaze. Artfully fabricated by Theodore B. Starr, one of the mo...
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1890s American Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Gents Emerald '3.51' & Diamond '0.75' Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Gents Emerald '3.51' & Diamond '0.75' Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Size 10 15 Grams
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2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French 1927 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unsiex Heraldry Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an octagonal-shaped face with and engraved heraldry crest With a shield decorated with three key-like shapes, unicorn, and scrolls Flanked by curling foliate engraved s...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sardonyx Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Signet Ring. Set with a Smooth Oval Sardonyx Stone. Mounted on ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Jade Ring Bi-Color Highly Translucent Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a highly translucent hand-carved new jadeite jade ring. It's a masterpiece of subtle and lapidary skill. The green face has been carved with a chamfered edge that gives this centuries-old style of ring a decidedly modern aesthetic. The ring displays extraordinary translucency. If it was entirely colorless and this translucency was the ring's primary feature, it would be a stunning and worthy jewel. But it is not colorless. The jade is bi-color: fresh, light green and yellow. The combination of strong lines and soft colors make this a stunningly unique ring. It's like wearing captured light on your finger. Jadeite is a highly durable gem and this is a ring you can actually wear every day. I have another nearly a century old and it shows no sign of wear at all. For the jade purist, this is the ideal: no gold, no diamonds...
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2010s Chinese Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade

Antique Victorian Era Bright Red Pink Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Whispering tales of a long past era, the Antique Desiree Ring bears the echoes of an eternal love. Her darling central ruby rests between a duo of shimmering diamonds, a symbol of lo...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Signet Rings

Materials

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

Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic
Located in Geneva, CH
Embrace the legacy of antiquity with this rare collector’s signet ring, featuring an authentic Roman coin bearing the likeness of Alexander the Great. This timeless piece, set in lustrous 21K gold, marries history with luxury. Highlights: • Genuine Roman...
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1960s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Men's Signet Ring - 14k Masonic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 15 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $90 or Down 3 sizes for $60 Brand: Jostens Organization: Scottish Rite Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Measurements Face Height (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometrical Pattern Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique ring decorated on either side with slightly domed gadroons in yellow gold and in the center with geometrical motifs in white gold, the central m...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

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

Genuine Roman intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 kt Gold Ring depicting Goddess Athena
Located in Roma, IT
Crafted with precision in 18 kt gold by our skilled artisans, this captivating ring features an ancient Roman carnelian intaglio, a relic dating back to the 1st-2nd century AD. Engr...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 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 vexillum on the shield and 3 dots / trinity symbol bellow. Knight's Armor and Helm...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare.
Located in Orimattila, FI
Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare. Li Helo Ring Gold 14 Karat Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Manufacturer Nils Westerback...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

6.51ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Fancy Dark Colour Diamond Ring In 22ct Gold
Located in London, GB
An old cut fancy dark coloured diamond ring by Hancocks. The ring is set to the centre with an old mine cushion cut diamond of Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown colour, weighing 6.51ct set ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Signet Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 22k Gold

Lady Liberty Coin Ring w/ Diamond Cut & Rope Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Information: American Eagle Lady Liberty Coin Metal: 22k Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Precious Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Obverse: Lady Liberty Holdi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Heart Ring 18 karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This exquisite piece of jewelry combines the timeless elegance of diamonds with the warm allure of 18 karat gold, culminating in a design that exudes both luxury and sentimentality. ...
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20th Century French Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rose Gold Ring. It depicts a heavy gold ring with a rectangular shape top made to personalize a family crest, coat of arms or any creative design. The wide shanks of the ri...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Men's Master Mason Ring - 10k Masonic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Organization: Blue Lodge Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Features: Smoothly finished with etche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Ct Natural Sapphire .40 Ct Diamond Three Stone Gent 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This fabulous Diamond Sapphire three stone Gent ring is 1930 circa Beautiful designed hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, Italian marks from the period Facing up with a classy combinat...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden g...
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1860s European Victorian Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Locket Signet Ring with Enamel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 18 karat yellow gold signet ring, ornamented with a hidden enamel compartment; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive signet ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The rounded edged, square shaped anterior face of this antique signet ring is embellished with the engraved initials 'RW'. The anterior face has a hinged, push fit concealed compartment, which lifts to reveal an impressive painted enamel portrait of a ladies profile, dressed in characteristic period clothing. The flared, elevated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k gold mark (18), the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor) and the maker's mark for Charles Green & Sons (CG&S). Condition This unusual 18k yellow gold signet ring with initials...
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Early 1900s English Antique Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...
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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Sterling Silver Leo Lion Signet Wax Seal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver lion Signet Wax Seal Ring, , The king of the jungle and concrete jungles. The Fearless lion. Now you can wax poetic on your Christmas cards, wedding thank yous, or ...
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

GIA Report Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
GIA Report Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Signet Ring for Men and Women in 18k Solid Gold Available in 1...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Report Certified 4 Carat H VS Asscher Cut Diamond 18k Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
GIA Report Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Signet Ring for Men and Women in 18k Solid Gold Available in ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Flush Set Moonstone Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek mid-twentieth century ring features a glowing 9.3 carat moonstone flush set in 14 karat yellow gold. Currently a ring size 6.75 Weight: 10.2 grams Moonstone 14.19 x 1...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

0.99 Cts Clear Multi Sapphire Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its an exclusive Clear Multi Sapphire ring studded in 18k Rose gold with 1 piece of Sapphire weight 0.99 carat with this entire ring is studded in 18k Rose gold , ring size can be change as per the requirement, its an exclusive wearable ring. size - Us-6 Collection ( ON OF KIND...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1930s Maw Sit Sit Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This magnificent signet ring is set in a wide, drop-shaped setting with a geometrically set Maw Sit Sit jade...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Substantial 18K Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet Signet Ring by ABL
Located in New York, NY
High quality 18K yellow gold rhombus box design garnet signet ring by ABL. The fine oval Rhodolite garnet signet stone shows hidden fire as the pavillion of the gem is facet cut and ...
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20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Men Signet Ring 1.45 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 1.45 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: H-G, Clarity: SI-VS) Metal = 18K White Gold Ring Size = 10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

Sculptural 14K Sugarloaf Sapphire Ring - AGL Ceylon No Heat
Located in Hummelstown, PA
The chicest vintage sugarloaf sapphire ring. A 2.51 carat unheated Ceylon sapphire is set in a massive 21.9 grams of 14 karat gold. Currently ...
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2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and Silver Accent Family House Crest Signet Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This vintage 18 karat yellow and silver accent signet ring is emblematic of historical significance and personal identity. The centerpiece is a crest, meticulously engraved and fille...
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20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman intaglio Victory ring, circa 1st century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman intaglio Victory ring. Set to centre with an oval cornelian intaglio in a closed back Roman set setting depicting the full length figure of ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Dress Ring Set With 0.20ct old cut diamond
Located in London, GB
An elegant diamond signet ring, set with 0.20ct old cut natural diamond in 18ct yellow gold setting. It's a pre 1950's ring. Total Diamond Weight: 0.20ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond C...
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1940s Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Dendritic Agate Garnet 18 KT Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Magic Georgian Trees A beautiful Georgian ring set with Dendritic Agate within a border of table cut Garnets Dendritic Agate is a form of Agate displaying magic landscapes, much ...
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1780s European Georgian Antique Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Gold

Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare.
Located in Orimattila, FI
Ring 14 Karat Gold. Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Rare. Li Helo Ring Gold 14 Karat Design French-Finnish Interior Architect Li Helo. Manufacturer Nils Westerback ...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold ring is from Sirène Collection. It is a delicate creation of natural round colorless diamonds in total of 1.96 Carat. Total metal weight is 9.20 gr. Great addition to any look! The Sirène collection is inspired by the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea that surround us in our beautiful Principality of Monaco and the pearls that reminds to the mother of pearl. The Sirène collection highlights to the mesmerizing, majestic and mysterious creatures hidden in the abysals with a strong seduction power thanks to the legendary sirens’ song.This collection celebrates an ephemeral beauty that makes all generations dream through the tales of Andersen with Ariel The Little Mermaid up to the mythical film Pirate of the...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage French Gold Signet Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage hand-engraved signet ring in yellow gold, created in France as testified by the owl shaped stamp. Ready to become the protagonist of new stories, its solid structure makes it...
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Late 20th Century French Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Signet Ring 18k Swiss
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This stylish seventies signet ring is set with an intaglio-cut agate decorated with a classic coat of arms. Meticulously made featuring a heavy, hammer...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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