The History of Fashion: The Intriguing History and Tradition of the Signet Ring
Signet rings have a long and illustrious history and figure prominently in a great deal of well known artwork and literature. The signet ring’s original purposes of indicating rank and imprinting seals on important letters are no longer concerns in the modern western world, but the beauty of signet rings and their interesting background have kept them alive as stylish fashion accessories for men and women. The most common types of signet rings currently worn are made from white or yellow gold and engraved with the initials or simply the first letter of the wearer’s first name.










