Gold Signet Ring
Gold Signet Ring
A signet ring is the ultimate, wear-forever jewelry staple. This ring is wonderfully proportioned, with an elongated oval face, tapered shoulders, a solid frame and low, wearable profile. It has not been engraved, but could easily be marked with initials or a family crest by your jeweler, if you wished.
Signet rings are one of the earliest examples of jewelry, with some examples dating as far back as 3500 B.C. Originally, most signets were produced from carved stones. During the Bronze age, a shift in technology and design occurred and signets made entirely from metal began to be crafted in addition to stone and gem intaglios.
While typically no longer used to mark seals on legal documents, signet rings today tend to represent family lines (often with crests or insignia) and/or to mark the initials of the wearer or a loved one. I personally like the look of an un-engraved signet - the bright, reflective face of the ring is so striking and makes a perfect wear-with-everything jewel.
More details:
Central portion measures 18.0mm tall and 10.0mm wide. Low profile setting sits just 1.4mm off the finger. At back of ring, narrowest part of ring shank measures 2.2mm.
Ring size 5.75
Excellent condition
10k (stamped)
4.1 grams
All purchases arrive in a gift box, wrapped with a ribbon.