Sign, Seal, and Deliver in Modern Signet Rings

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The word “signet” originates from the Latin word “signum,” meaning “sign.” Back in 1400 B.C., signet rings were used for just that: administrative purposes. The wearer would press the flat engraved face of the ring into hot wax, leaving a personalized seal on important documents. When few people knew how to read and write, signet rings served as a signature, an official identifier for the ring’s owner. Though letter-writing is a dying art, we love these bold rings for their rich history and sentimentality.

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Gorjana Bespoke Wilder Bar Ring (engraveable), $60

Ilana Ariel Adina 18K Gold Diamond Signet Ring, $4,600

SERGE DENIMES Hieroglyphic Sterling Silver Signet Ring, $59

Elisa Solomon Henrietta’s Treasure Mini Signet Ring, $606

Crest Ring Signet Gold Skull Memento Mori Style Aquamarine J Dauphin, $1,500

Zoe Lev Diamond Initial Small Signet Ring, $740

Maison Irem Gothic Initial Signet Ring, $87.50

Walters Faith Quentin 18k Rose Gold Diamond Signet Ring, $6,550

Devon Woodhill Moon and Stars 18K Rose Gold Diamond Signet Ring, $3,125

Vintage Rising Phoenix Signet Ring in 22 Carat Yellow Gold, $1,780

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Editor: Samantha Durbin
Curator/Wordsmith: Sam Van deWalle

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