Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1925 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold signet ring, featuring an elegant shield shape that exudes sophistication and class.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Round Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1921
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Plain Round Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1921 This antique signet ring, crafted in solid 18ct gold and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921, is a testame...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Green & Sons Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Locket Signet Ring with Enamel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive signet ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Berlin Iron Signet Ring, Circa 1810, Neoclassical Design
Located in Firenze, IT
The signet rings represent one of the most ancient and widespread types of jewelry, characterized by their continuity of use throughout the ages.
Berlin Iron
18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina
Located in Antwerp, BE
This signet ring depicts the letters G and I (we are not sure about the i , do you see a different letter?
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
This example survives with remarkable integrity and the tactile smoothness of true age. Why Signet Rings Have Become the Most Sought-After Jewels on 1stDibs Historic signet rings a...
Gold, Silver, Steel
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Marquise Chalcedony Signet Ring, England
Located in Honolulu, HI
A quintessential example of late Victorian craftsmanship, this authentic 9K yellow gold signet ring features a smooth, marquise-shaped chalcedony with a mesmerizing, misty lavender g...
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
British Topaz Signet Ring 14K Gold Motto Donec Devs Dat Dono, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique British Topaz Signet Ring 14 K Gold Motto “Donec Devs Dat Dono” c.1890 Overview A rare and imposing Antique English signet ring created around 1890, crafted in solid 14K ...
Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An antique carnelian intaglio signet ring made in 9k yellow gold. A true piece of history, this exquisite ring features a beautifully carved carnelian intaglio stone set in a classi...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold, Round Engraved Bloodstone Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1915
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bloodstone Engraved Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 A classic signet ring featuring a round bloodstone, finely engraved with a heraldic crest.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold & Antique Wedgwood Attributed Black Basalt Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold signet ring. With a bezel-set black basalt intaglio of a man and a dog.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Georgian style oval cabochon garnet 14K yellow gold signet ring with gold rope twist halo detail 19th Century Beautiful antique oval garnet signet ring with a lovely, u...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925s Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. This Art Deco signet ring features a wide, tapered band, and the setting is adorned with symmetrical geometric lines and 8/8-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The top of this antique signet ring is square and has the initials J G B.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Rectangular Signet Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1928
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1928 This exquisite vintage signet ring is crafted from 18ct yellow gold, showcasing a timeless rectangular design with a sle...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Antique Egyptian Revival Sphinx Motif 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Egyptian Revival period 14K yellow gold Sphinx signet ring Circa 1870 Unusual, beautifully detailed antique signet ring with a pair of Sphinxes at the shoulders, each f...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,265 / item
22 Karat Solid Gold Customizable Signet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Romans, like other ancient cultures, used rings with special and personalized designs on them, "signet" rings, as a form of self-identification.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Blood Jasper 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent antique signet ring, it is formed on the top of a shield which holds a plate of blood jasper, shouldered on both sides on the departure of t...
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Two-Tone Yellow & White Gold Signet Ring with 2.00 Ct Old European
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Sized at French 53 (approximately US 6¼), this unisex signet ring can be resized on request to ensure a perfect fit.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 19th Century Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Medusa Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Georgian period 14K yellow gold onyx intaglio signet ring depicting Medusa with coiled snakes. Early 19th Century The story of Medusa is one of the best known in Greek myt...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold bezel.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Emerald & 14 Karat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Nouveau Signet type ring. With a smooth oval emerald cabochon bezel set in 14k gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
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Antique 19th-Century Russian 14kt Gold Signet Ring with Lubich Clan
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th-Century Russian 14kt Gold Signet Ring with Lubich Clan Coat of Arms This exquisite 19th-century signet ring is a fine example of Russian craftsmanship, crafted in 15kt ...
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 ...
Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring Hand Carved Shoulders Hallmarked Chester 1916
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1916 Makers Mark H G & S Lovely, plain, oval signet ring.
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gilded Silver Russian Signet Ring, Circa 1780, Floral Motif
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 18th century Top size: 1,8 cm x 1,5 cm Size: 10 Weight: 17 gr The signet ring is dated around the 1780s and is presumably attributable to Russian manufacture, since th...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Post Medieval Gold Fleur-de-Lis Signet Ring, circa 17th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold fleur-de-lis signet ring. A heavy yellow gold signet ring, the central circular plaque engraved with a prominent fleur-de-lis motif and framed by incised beaded ed...
Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars, circa 2nd-3rd centur
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars. Set with one central oval cornelian intaglio in a closed back rubover setting featuring an engraved full length profile of...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Rare Antique Georgian Moss Agate 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Georgian Portrait Moss Agate 18K yellow gold signet ring 19th Century Moss agate, a mesmorizing variety of calcedony, has captivated the imagination of some of the most ...
Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family, English, circa 17th century
Located in London, GB
Gold signet ring attributed to the Ward family. A yellow gold signet ring, the central octagonal plaque featuring an engraved crest and coat of arms showcasing a wolf's head atop a c...
Yellow Gold
Neoclassical Silver & Gilt Octagonal Shape Russian Signet Ring 1780’s
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 18th century Top size: 1,8 cm x 1, 5 cm Size: 11 Weight: 20.02 gr The signet ring from the end of the 18th century is made of gilded silver, as demonstrated by secti...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 18K Signet Ring with Monogrammed Initials SSR & Hallmarked 1909
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late Victorian signet ring, hallmarked 18 carat gold for the year 1909 and for the Birmingham guild and monogrammed with initials SSR in Old English script and polished smooth with s...
18k Gold
19th Century Gold Signet Ring with Armorial Garnet Intaglio Ref: 850115
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1850s – 1860s This fine mid-19th century antique signet ring is crafted in gold with a silver bezel.
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Bloodstone Shield Signet Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped A striking early 20th-century ring featuring a shield-shaped bloodstone cabochon, mounted in a bold 18ct yellow gold setting.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Heart Signet Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This romantic antique heart-shaped signet ring (circa 1890–1910), beautifully embodies the sentimental symbolism of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 - 1920 14k Yellow Gold Signet, the top measures 1/2 x 7/16 inch, heavily chased sides of the ring depicting Lions and ready for engraving, weighing 8.7 Grams and is a fing...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Italian 18K GOLD Serpent SIgnet RIng 8.2 Gram Size 11.5 No Engraving
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Italian 18K GOLD Serpent SIgnet RIng 8.2 Gram Size 11.5 No Engraving This antique Italian ring features a stunning 18K gold serpent signet, with a beautiful engraved design.
18k Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold rope detail bezel.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold rope detail bezel.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique Victorian Signet Ring Family Crest circa 1898 10k Yellow Gold Men's
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian family crest signet ring (circa 1898), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Warrior Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian signet ring crafted in 15K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features a shell cameo depicting a warrior facing right.
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Signet Ring Cluster Sz 8 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco diamond signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 13 old European cut diamonds total an estimated 0.52 carats (estimated at I-J color and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A 18k signet ring set with a Grand Tour carnelian intaglio. Pan fighting a goat.
Located in London, GB
A substantial gentleman's signet ring featuring a beautifully engraved carnelian intaglio in warm reddish-orange tones.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate
Located in Miami, FL
An antique intaglio signet ring. This is a gorgeous antique signet ring, created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900.
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor 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 cres...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Signet Ring – Vintage Stars, Flowers, Enamel, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful marquise shaped signet ring. This 18 Karat handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility and status which is perfect to wear with your favourite statement ou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves
Located in Baltimore, MD
Historic signet ring of Berlin iron, engraved with the symbol of fidelity and loyalty, a loyal dog lifting his paw and looking upwards at his human.
Berlin Iron
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...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Victorian Gold Textured Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian handmade late 1800's to early 1900’s signet style pinkie ring with textured top set with one round ruby, round diamond and a round sapphire, in a 14k yellow gold setting. ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Italian 18kt Yellow Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 5,1 gr The late 19th century ring features a yellow gold setting with a distinctive interplay of weaves supporting a...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold, signet ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold. Ring centered with a carnelian intaglio probably depicting the goddess Minerva, holding a spear in her right hand and accompanied by a bird on...
Carnelian, Gold
1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
Located in SE
Date combo is considerably worn, very likely F4 / created in the year 1836. Design of this ring is typical Empire / Neo - Classical - signet rings of such shape were very popular all...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique French 18ct Gold Signet Ring with Floral Engraving
Located in London, England
A beautiful 18ct gold ring, typical of French jewels dating to the 1890s–1900s, and a lovely example of the period’s attention to detail and craftsmanship.
18k Gold
Art Deco 9 Carat Rose Gold Heart Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky and gorgeous 9 carat rose gold signet has the initials ENL engraved on the front of it.
Rose Gold
Late 17th Century Baroque Bronze Merchant's Signet Ring, Germany
Located in Firenze, IT
The bronze ring with an octagonal plaque carved with merchant's symbols. Top size : 20mm Late 17th century Ring size 8 3/4 Weight: 11.20
Bronze
Antique Victorian 14K Engraved Yellow Gold Onyx Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 5.9 Grams Stone: Onyx (18.45 x 13.8 mm) Measurements: 18.8 x 21.75 x 2.95 mm Ring Size: 11 Hallmark: 14 ITEM #: BR-1458-111824-15
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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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