Signet Rings
20th Century Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
1940s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Signet Rings
Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
20th Century European Artisan Signet Rings
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Signet Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Signet Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
1970s French Artisan Vintage Signet Rings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Signet Rings
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Signet Rings
18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
Gold
1980s American Classical Greek Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Signet Rings
Gold, Silver
1990s Swiss Modernist Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
20th Century British Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Vintage Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Vintage Signet Rings
Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Signet Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Antique Signet Rings
Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s British Vintage Signet Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Signet Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Signet Rings
Early 1900s American Early Victorian Antique Signet Rings
Rose Gold, Enamel
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.