Signet Rings are not only a visually pleasing design, but are also rich in history and have cultural significance. Signet Rings were traditionally inscribed with a family crest and a distinctive mark which personally identified the ring holder. The earliest Signet Ring dates back to 3500 BC in Mesopotamia and is considered the origin of what we now know today as the corporate seal. What was once only worn by very significant families, royalty, and government officials were often used to stamp a wax seal onto a document and used to be considered more authentic than a signature. The reversed engineered design and significant distinct marking to the individual made these difficult to copy, unlike tracing and forging a signature. In fact, King Edward II, decreed that the King’s Signet Rings stamp had to be on all official documents. Centuries ago, having a Signet Ring was a distinguished honor and only available to the highest class. So personal to the owner, their Signet Ring was destroyed upon the owner’s death.
From the 19th Century to today, this once exclusively noble item became more common, a widely worn classic, and heralded many different significances. The Signet Ring is the origin of: the class ring one would get on graduating from high school or college, secret societies, clubs, Sport’s Championships, and a family heirloom transferred down between generations.
The Signet Ring’s newest transformation and incarnations have become a very big style trend. From fast fashion to high fashion and everything in between.
There more understated Signet Rings with no marking whatsoever are perfect for any and all genders. Its simplicity, although akin to a centuries old design, is a strikingly bold and contemporary shape. Maia Bonner Solid 9K Gold Cushion Signet Ring or Charlotte Cauwe Studio Delicate Signet Ring in Sterling Silver from Outlette get the seal of approval!
There are many reinterpreted etched designs. Many of the more traditional motifs have been seen as well. The Wolf and Badger No13 Anchor Signet Ring is timeless. The centuries old three initial Signet Ring design is taken to a geometrical font makeover in the Maia Bonner Silver Facett Initial Signet Ring. There are several fun new Signet Rings from astrology symbols to sayings.
Many designers have taken the Signet Ring shape and reimagined it with everything from Retrouvai 14K Compass Signet Ring in mother of pearl to L’Atelier Nawbar Yellow Gold And Diamond Rich Kitsch Trunks Up Ring in enamel to Colette 18K Gold Moon And Stars Tiger Eye And Diamond Signet Ring to many with diamonds and precious stones.
It’s a Signet of The Times! The Signet Ring is surely here to stay, so go ahead and shop away!
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1. L’Atelier Nawbar – Yellow Gold And Diamond Rich Kitsch Trunks Up Ring
2. BaubleBar – Romeo Statement Ring
3. Ferian – Dancing Hours Wedgwood Cameo & Gold Signet Ring
4. Adina Reyter – Horseshoe 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
5. WWAKE – 14kt Gold Emerald Signet Ring
6. BaubleBar – Adelaide Statement Ring
7. Jessica Biales – Sapphire & 18kt Gold Ring
8. Colette – 18kt Yellow Gold Moon And Stars Tiger Eye And Diamond Signet Ring
9. Devon Woodhill – Jane 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Signet Ring
10. Bondeye Jewelry – 14kt Gold Diamond Josie Signet Ring
12. Dru – Diamond Gilded Cage Ring
13. Ferian – Galleon Wedgwood Cameo & 9kt Gold Signet Ring – Black White
14. Its Personal – 14k Gold 1/10 Crat T.W. Diamond Peace Sign Ring
15. Kim Dunham – The Maiden Mermaid Titus Yellow Gold Ring
16. Madewell – Charlotte Cauwe Studio Brass Large Modern Signet Ring
17. Melis Goral – Luna 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
18. Monica Vinader – Signature Signet Ring
19. Myia Bonner – Leo Signet Ring In Sterling Silver
20. Myia Bonner – Know Thyself Engraved Sterling Silver Signet Ring
21. Myia Bonner – Solid 9K Yellow Gold Cushion Signet Ring
22. Charlotte Cauwe Studio – Delicate Signet Ring in Sterling Silver
23. Natalie Marie – 9kt Yellow Gold Kai Amethyst Signet Ring
24. Nialaya Jewelry – Polished Finish Ring
25. No 13 – Anchor Signet Ring – 9Ct Solid Gold
26. No 13 – Anchor Signet Ring – Silver
27. Myia Bonner – Silver M Facett Initial Signet Ring
28. No 13 – Lightning Bolt Shield Signet Ring
29. No 13 – Snow Agate Vertical Signet Ring Gold
30. Myia Bonner – Silver T Facett Initial Signet Ring
31. Nordstrom – Baguette Cubic Zirconia Signet Ring
32. Off-White – Arrow Signet Ring
33. Pura Vida – Mother of Pearl Signet Ring
34. Retrouvaí – 14kt Yellow Gold Compass Signet Ring
35. Shay – Essential Diamond & 18kt Gold Ring
