Ancient Inspired Gold Signet Rings
Throughout history, signet rings have symbolised identity and authenticity, marking their wearers with a sense of purpose and legacy. These signets reimagine this classic style with a textured face that speaks not of status, but of timeless beauty and authenticity. Worn as wedding rings since the early Medieval era, signet rings are a great choice for non-traditional and alternative wedding rings for any gender, tapping into the ritual of exchanging rings to show your commitment and devotion.
Sarah Ruth Stanford Jewellery
Nottingham, England
'Fable' Signet Ring, 9 carat gold, Photo: Sarah Ruth StanfordInspired by ancient signet and seal rings, this is my take on a historical style - a beautifully balanced, satisfyingly weighty, tactile signet ring, at once striking and understated and made for any gender.
'Portal' signet ring, 9 carat gold, Sarah Ruth StanfordInspired by medieval art, gothic fiction and the beauty of imperfection, this is a petite signet ring with a pear shaped face bearing the ancient texture of weathered stone. Crafted to feel like unearthed treasure, this gold ring carries the quiet magic of something ancient, made for modern rituals. Makes a unique placeholder ring, promise ring or pre-engagement ring, or can be worn as a non-traditional wedding ring or commitment ring.
The 'Fable' gold signet ring, worn alongside 'Portal', a petite signet ring with a pear shaped face bearing the ancient texture of weathered stone, inspired by medieval art, gothic fiction and the beauty of imperfection., Sarah Ruth StanfordIndividually carved and crafted from start to finish, each is given a rustic, antique-inspired texture on the face and shoulders, for an understated, raw aesthetic which is uniquely yours. I always love carving these signets, they have a beautiful shape and a texture which really glows, and because they’re each made by hand, and by eye, each one is full of little subtleties and gentle irregularities which give them a real warmth and energy. A joy to wear, uniquely yours, and always a joy to make.
Signet ring worn on the pinkie finger - traditionally signets were worn on the little finger of the non-dominant hand, but nowadays the rules are gone and you can wear yours however you prefer, Photo: Magda KuczmikThis signet is inspired by unearthed hoards, museum visits to escape into cabinets of archeological treasures, and brightly painted jewels on the fingers of medieval portrait sitters. It has a classic, wearable shape, bold and super solid but not at all chunky, and a texture that whispers echoes of old romance.