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Signet Rings For Sale
Opal Ring Lightning Ridge Australian, Red Flash, 18K Size 8.5
Located in Southbury, CT
This slender, one-of-a-kind, handmade 18K yellow gold ring is the delivery vehicle for one of the finest Australian black opals I have ever seen. Measuring approximately 8.39mm x 4.9...
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2010s Artisan Signet Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Style 18K Yellow Gold Ochre Glass Baronet Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Georgian style 18K yellow gold ochre glass intaglio Baronet signet ring
Substantial, fine quality 18K yellow gold Baronet signet ring with a very unusual intagli...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1954 Men Signet Ring Blood stone solid 18K Gold Ø US9.25 / 4.28 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 11 mm x 11 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 7 ct. ...
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1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Other, 18k Gold
18K Classical Revival Ring of Pan and Bacchante
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Artfully sculpted with exquisite attention to detail, this striking Classical Revival ring depicts Pan, the mischievous god of the wild, and a Bacchante.
Pan is depicted with the up...
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1890s Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Oval Bloodstone Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1947
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring
9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1947
Makers Mark P P Ld
This vintage signet ring is crafted from 9ct gold and features an oval bloodstone at its cent...
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Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond, Carved Green Onyx Scarab Amulet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco period 18K white gold, diamond, carved green onyx scarab amulet ring
Circa 1920
This beautiful ring features a vibrant, finely carved emerald green onyx scarab surround...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Silver Signet Men's Ring With The She-Wolf Of Rome
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Silver Signet Ring with the she-wolf of rome 1st-3rd century AD
Top size : 21mm
Size 7 1/2
Weight 17,25gr.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
Classic American Indian Head Quarter Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate American Indian Head Quarter Eagle 22K gold antique coin 14K yellow gold ring
Early 20th Century
Attractive, substantial, heavy, high quality reeded gold custom setting.
The Quarter Eagle was designed by Bela Lyon Pratt...
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20th Century American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and substantial estate 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K antique gold coin 14K yellow gold signet ring
1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th centu...
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20th Century American Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Roman Silver Signet Men's Ring With Erotic Scene
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman Silver Signet Ring with fauno on the phallus 1st-3rd century AD
Top size: 2.4cm
Size 9
Weight 18,92gr.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
A Roman Magical Abrasax Heliotrope Intaglio Ring 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
The hybrid figure is turned on the left. With the right hand he holds the solar whip whit inscribed E. The left holds the round shield.
Setting in high carat modern setting. Abraxas...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Square Shaped Bloodstone Signet Ring, Hallmarked Chester
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring
9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Chester- The date letter has rubbed
Circa 1940s
This vintage signet ring is crafted from 9ct yellow gold and features a rounded e...
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Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of Fortuna 1st – 3rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
An Ancient Roman hollow gold finger ring, with expanding shoulders, and an oval bezel, set with an exquisitely engraved carnelian intaglio.
Fortuna is depicted on the intaglio, she ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian Armoured Arm Crest Signet Ring Hallmarked Chester 1911
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring
18ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Chester 1911
Makers Mark A & B
This exquisite 18ct yellow gold signet ring features a rounded square shape and depicts an ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Square Shaped Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1929
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1929
Makers Mark H G & S
This vintage signet ring is a stunning piece of jewellery that you won't want to miss. Made of 18ct...
Category
Early 20th Century English Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sardonyx Seal Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian signet ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. The ring features a stunning...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts Fine Chinese Apple Green Jade 14K Yellow Gold Saddle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very fine antique Chinese Apple Green Jade 14K yellow gold Arts & Crafts period saddle ring
Early 20th Century
Proveneance: Private East Coast collection, descendants of King George ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Signet Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Egyptian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Satyr and Goat Tassie Oval Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate Art Deco period Egyptian Revival 14K yellow gold dancing satyr and goat Tassie signet ring
Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private East Coast Collection
Size: 6.25 US
Condition...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Men Ring Opal triplet solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75US / 6.6 gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men adorned with bezel Opal triplet measuring 15 mm x 12 mm . Crown is 4 mm deep.
Full set of Swedish hallmarks, 18k, maker's and date code is P10 / hand - made in 1989.
...
Category
1990s Swedish Retro Signet Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
F.W. Lawrence Art Nouveau Carved Emerald Intaglio of Diana and The Three Graces
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This breathtaking Art Nouveau ring by F.W. Lawrence is a stunning testament to the golden age of American jewelry design at the turn of the 20th century. Based on its stylistic and t...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Malachite and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The malachite stone in this 9ct gold ring is bright and has beautiful banding running through it. The green is complimented perfectly by the glossy yellow gold.
Ring Size: S or 9
S...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Malachite, Gold
Intaglio Ring on Carnelian Signed Luigi Pichler, Rome, Italy, circa 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
Luigi Pichler 1773 - 1854 Italian, Rome, circa 1810
Intaglio with Zeus Serapis
signed: PICHLER in Greek carnelian, within a ring mount
Intaglio: 19mm.
Ring size: 7
Weight: 11.52gr.
...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Ring Lander Blue Rarest Turquoise on Earth, Certified Authentic
Located in Southbury, CT
The rarest and most valuable turquoise in the world: Lander Blue. Discovered by a blackjack dealer named Rita who was picnicking in the area, the tiny "hat mine" (so called because i...
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large 19th Century Agate Cameo Memento Mori Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptional antique gold ring, with an agate cameo depicting a skull and a snake.
The work is probably Italian and dates from the first half of the 19th century.
Top size: 35mm
Fin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k yellow gold ring – 9.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring – 9.7 grams – ring size US. 7 - EU. 17.25(54)
Detailed description
the top of the ring is 1.3 cm wide and 2.7 mm high
Ring size US 7 - EU. 17.25(54)
weight 9...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940 René BOIVIN Silver and Diamond Ring
By René Boivin
Located in Valenza, IT
In February 1864, René Boivin was born in Paris. He began his career as a goldsmith at an early age and showed great talent in the fields of design and engraving in particular. Aroun...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Silver
BC2000 Egyptian Blue Plaque Faience Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unique ring comprised of a faience plaque with a cartouche dating to the Middle Kingdom of Egypt. The color of this archaic plaque is striking. The material from which the plaque is ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold
1965 Unisex Ring natural 6ct. Topaz solid 18K Gold Ø 7US / 4.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men or Women adorned with bezel set natura Topaz stone, a bit convex shaped with polished face and intricately faceted open back side measuring 10 mm x 10 mm x 4.75 mm / ca...
Category
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Large Art Deco Natural Turquoise 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Art Deco period natural turquoise and 14K yellow gold signet ring
Early 20th Century
The beautiful blue-green, large 16mm by 14mm turquoise gemstone set in a sty...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1965 Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.48 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective Hematite stone.
Full set of Swedish hallmarks , 18k, maker's and date code is P9 / hand - made in 1965.
Radiant c...
Category
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
1953 Signet Men Ring natural 4.5ct Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone rectangular cut and polished 15.5 x 11,5 mm x 2.4 mm mm deep/ about 4.5 ct . Crown part is...
Category
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Signet Trombino 3.50ct Oval Citrine & Quartz Sterling Silver Men's Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This ring is a statement signet Trombino ring in solid sterling silver. The ring is decorated by natural oval citrine bezel set in the middle. The surrounding white stones are quartz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Other, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow & White Gold, Birmingham Marked 1933, Rectangular Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring
9ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Birmingham 1933
Makers Mark A C Co- The Albion Chain Company
This 9ct gold signet ring is a true masterpiece. Its rectangular pla...
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Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings
Materials
9k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin French Diamond Cluster Signet Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Fairfield, CT
Mauboussin Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
This 18k yellow gold signet ring by Mauboussin blends bold design with refined detail. Set with 0.83 carats of round-cut white diam...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Jones & Woodland Co. Acorn Signet Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
"Large streams from little fountains flow, tall oaks from little acorns grow." This 14th century English proverb reminds us that greatness often springs from humble beginnings. What ...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Totenkopf Skull and Crossbones Men Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5 US / 5.4gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with Skull and Crossbones, oak leaves and coiled snakes on the shoulders. European, maybe German type of Totenkopf ring, hand ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Organic Form Diamond Sterling Silver Rosa Maria Statement Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Hand hammered silver signet ring with a crown of rose cut icy yellow diamonds by Lebanese designer Rosa Maria
Provenance: estate sourced from the collection of a noted NYC psychiatri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1954 Signet Men Ring 4.5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US / 4.25gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone transitional rectangular cut and polished 15 x 12 mm x 2.3 mm mm deep/ about 4.5 ct .
Swe...
Category
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.75/ 4gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring with heraldic depiction of a Coat of Arms on Carnelian stone. Mural Wall on the shield under the crown of Nobility, likely Russian of noble family. Very well d...
Category
19th Century Finnish Empire Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This substantial ring was created in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century out of solid 18K yellow gold. The ring is set with a three quarter portrait of a gentleman wearing an elegant...
Category
1760s French Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Fully hallmarked London 1973.
Ring Size: K or 5 1/4
Stone Dimensions: 24x18mm
Weight: ...
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1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold, Blue Topaz, & Seed Pearl Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian signet style ring.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
Bezel-set to the center with a light blue topaz gemstone that is surrounded by a halo of pale blue seed pearls.
Set in...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Signed Platinum, 18K Gold, & 1.2 Ct. Diamond Men's Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed platinum, gold, & diamond ring.
In .950 platinum with 18 karat yellow gold elements.
With a central bezel-set 1.20± Ct diamond flanked on either side by bulky gold ac...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Hallmarked London 1972.
Ring Size: V or 10 1/2
Stone Dimensions: 19x14mm
Weight: 7.4g
Category
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Oval Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring
18ct Gold
Hallmarked London 1904
Makers Mark T H
Lovely, plain, oval signet ring. Some light surface scratches but in great condition for its age. Features be...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow 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 London 1993, England.
...
Category
1990s British Signet Rings
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Estate Ancient Greek Style 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Octagonal Amulet Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare and highly unusual Ancient Greek style 14K yellow gold and enamel octagonal shape amulet signet ring
Provenance: Private Maine collection
The complex, octagonal shaped band of t...
Category
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Signet Ring "M" Antique Original 1880's Yellow Gold Trademarked
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1880's Victorian Yellow Gold Signet Ring "M"
"M" Signet Ring
Trademarked Ring
10K Yellow Gold
Circa 1880's
The Victorian Era in Jewelry Desig...
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1880s Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Zeus Bloodstone Intaglio 14K Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Georgian period early 19th century bloodstone and 14K Rose gold intaglio signet ring depicting Zeus with bolts of lightning. The oval shaped blo...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Sun in Splendour Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring
Early 19th Century
Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic crest with a central shield shaped coat of arms depicting a human face environed in rays of the sun, termed Sun in Splendour, surrounded by scrolled foliate mantling and topped by a crest of a nude crowned female figure raising her right hand in which she holds a Sun in Splendour. Substantial 14K yellow gold setting with stylized sea...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold 5.6ct Deep Blue Sapphire & 0.72ct Diamond Men's Signet Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This fantastic cocktail piece is a beautiful 18K yellow gold fine signet ring for man. It features a decent size oval deep blue sapphire as the main gemstone. There is fire and bril...
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20th Century Thai Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring With Rabbit Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A hardstone with a rabbit in pinkish agate in gold collet settings.
Roman cameo of a rabbit that was carved around 100AD. The rabbit symbolize fertility, a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold, Opal, & Paste Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signet style ring.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
With a central bezel-set rectangular opal cabochon surrounded by a halo of small single cut red paste (glass) stones in a...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Bloodstone Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1970.
The piece features a rectangle bloodstone (also known as heliotrope).
Signed with “585”.
Weight: 10.45g
Si...
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20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Rose Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Amulet Ring, Circa 3rd Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
A Roman gold and banded agate amulet ring
Circa 3rd Century A.D.
The circular banded agate cabochon in the shape of an eye meant to protect the wearer, in a period high carat gold s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. George Washington Crest Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exilus Acta Probat, George Washington Family Coat of Arms intaglio Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring.
The Crest is composed of a raven with wings elevated and addorsed proper atop a coronet, Blazon- Argent two bars Gules, in chief three mullets of the second, Motto- Exitus acta probat (The outcome is the test of the act)
References: Bolton's American Armory. Boston: F. W. Faxon Co, 1927
The motto is a reference to Ovid's Heroides II, with the translation from Latin: the outcome justifies the deeds. Another translation is-
Judge me by the results of my actions.
"In a letter dated 7 December 1791, George Washington received the confirmation from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter Principal King of Arms of the College of Arms...
Category
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Signet Rings
Materials
14k 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.