Signet Rings
Signet rings designed and made in our Islington workshop, in sterling silver, gold and platinum. Engraved with initials, a crest or a seal, inlaid with a hand-cut stone, or enamelled. Every face we make is listed below in millimetres, with the finger it suits. Or go straight to men's signet rings or women's signet rings.
The fast path
Most bought signet rings
The six we make most often for online orders since January 2025. If you want a signet and have not decided which, start here.
Ranked by online orders, January 2025 to September 2026
10 x 10mm face
Small Signet Ringfrom $575
Our most bought signet
18 x 15mm face
Slim Signet Ringfrom $730
The largest face we make
16 x 16mm face
Signet Ringfrom $815
Square face for initials or a crest
12 x 10mm face
Small Signet Ringfrom $575
A small oval face
15 x 10mm face
Inlaid Oxford Signet Ringfrom $1,800
Hand-cut onyx, lapis or London Oak
16 x 16mm face
Ghost Skull Enamelled Signet Ringfrom $1,600
Black, royal blue or deep red enamel
Start with the face: engraved
Engraved signet rings: initials, a family crest or a seal
Nearly half of the signets ordered on this site are engraved. A plain face is made for it: initials on the top, a date or a motto inside the band, a family crest, or a seal cut in reverse for wax.
Our recommendation
Silver Signet Ring
At 18 x 15mm (from size P) it is the largest face we make, which is what three initials, a crest or a reversed seal need. Have it engraved on the face, inside the band, or both. Made in silver or 9ct gold.
from $815
View the pieceWhat can go on a signet ring
Everything is engraved by hand in our workshop. Engraved pieces cannot be returned, so settle the size first.
Initials on the face
Side by side or overlapping as a monogram, in four lettering styles. The price shows when you choose Add Engraving on the product page.
See the lettering stylesInside or outside the band
A date, a name or a motto. The price shows when you choose Add Engraving on the product page.
A family crest or coat of arms
Drawn first and approved by you before it is cut. Quoted individually; ask us about timing.
Family crestsA seal
Cut in reverse, so it prints the right way round in wax. Quoted individually; ask us about timing.
Ask about a sealStart with the face: a stone
Signet ring with a stone: onyx, lapis and London Oak
Each stone is cut by hand, so no two faces are the same. London Oak is 2,000-year-old oak recovered from the Thames. Stone and London Oak faces may not be resizable, so check your size before you order.
16 x 16mm face
Inlaid Signet Ringfrom $1,850
Onyx, lapis, bloodstone, malachite or London Oak
14 x 14mm face
London Oak River Signet Ringfrom $3,150
London Oak with a gold Thames and a diamond
16 x 16mm face
London Oak Mayflower Ringfrom $6,700
The Mayflower inlaid in London Oak
Necklace
Inlaid Signet Necklacefrom $1,800
A hand-cut stone on a chain
Our recommendation
Inlaid Oxford Signet Ring
Our most bought inlaid signet: a 15 x 10mm face set with a 13 x 8mm hand-cut stone in onyx, lapis, bloodstone, malachite or London Oak. Tom Daley and Kida Kudz have both been photographed wearing it in onyx.
from $1,800
View the piece“I have bought several pieces from the men's collection for my husband's birthdays: an arrowhead necklace, an arrowhead bracelet and more recently a lapis lazuli signet ring. My very difficult to buy for husband has loved every single piece, wears them daily and is often complimented.”
Start with the face: enamel
Enamel signet rings
We mix the enamel and paint it into each design by hand. The Initial Signet takes one or two of your letters, inlaid into black or royal blue enamel.
Our recommendation
Ghost Skull Enamelled Signet Ring
A skull under black, royal blue or deep red enamel on a 16 x 16mm face. It is our most bought enamel signet, in the shop and online.
from $1,600
View the pieceStart with the face: a diamond
Signet ring with a diamond
Most plain faces can be set with a diamond, and some with a black diamond, ruby, sapphire or tsavorite. Choose the stone on the product page.
Signet necklaces, cufflinks and a lapel pin
The signet face without the ring, for anyone who would rather not wear one. No size to choose.
Necklaces
A signet face on a chain. Engrave the top.
Cufflinks
A hand-cut stone or London Oak, set in silver.
Face size by finger
Which finger does a signet ring go on?
The British convention is the little finger of the hand you do not write with. Any finger is fine: a signet is yours. What matters is that the face suits the finger, so here is every face we make, smallest first, measured across the top. Size the ring for the finger you choose.
The Small Signet. The little finger, or any finger on a smaller hand.
Small Signet Ring from $575 Women's signet rings →
The Small Oval. The little finger, or the ring finger on a smaller hand.
Small Signet Ring from $575 Women's signet rings →
The Slim Signet. Long and narrow: the little finger, or beside another ring.
Slim Signet Ring from $730 Women's signet rings →
The Inlaid Oxford, with a 13 x 8mm stone. The little finger or the ring finger.
Inlaid Oxford Signet Ring from $1,800 Men's signet rings →
The Signet Ring, from size P (13 to 14mm in smaller sizes). The little finger on a larger hand, or the ring finger.
Signet Ring from $815 Men's signet rings →
The Oval, from size P (15 x 12mm at J). The ring or index finger, with room for a crest.
Silver Signet Ring from $815 Men's signet rings →Which hand does a signet ring go on?
By tradition the hand you do not write with, so the left for most people. If that hand already has a wedding ring, the right little finger is the usual choice.
Which way should a signet ring face?
Most people wear it with the design facing outwards, so it reads the right way up to the person opposite.
Signet ring and wedding ring on the same hand
They can share a hand: the signet on the little finger, the wedding ring beside it. If the two feel crowded, move the signet to the other hand.
The history of the signet ringHow should a signet ring fit?
It should slide over the knuckle with a little resistance and then sit still, with the face on top.
Size on a wide band
A signet sits wider than a plain ring, and a wide band fits tighter at the same size. Measure a ring of a similar width, or visit the shop and we will measure you.
Ring size guideA different finger is a different size
The same finger can be two sizes apart from one hand to the other. Size the exact finger you will wear it on, at the end of the day when your hands are warm.
If the size is wrong
If the size is wrong, contact us. Pieces that are not a Custom Option can be exchanged for another size within their size range; our Guarantee page has the full terms. Stone and London Oak faces may not be resizable.
Returns policyGold or silver signet ring?
Each product page lists the metals that design is made in, and the price changes with the metal you choose.
Sterling silver
Most of the signets we sell are silver. Solid and weighty, and it takes the marks of daily wear.
9ct gold
Harder than silver and paler than 18ct. Yellow, white or rose on most designs.
18ct gold
Richer in color and heavier. The ring to pass on.
Platinum
The heaviest and most durable. Made to order, and not offered on every design.
How much does a signet ring cost?
What moves the price: the metal and its weight, the size of the face, a stone or enamel, and engraving. The prices shown are the lowest for each design.
Stone and enamel
A hand-cut stone or enamel face, in silver.
Gold
Our signets are also made in gold. The price on the product page updates when you choose the metal.
What does a signet ring mean?
A signet ring was a signature. Egyptian, Greek and Roman officials pressed them into clay and wax to seal and authenticate documents, and in medieval Europe the family crest moved onto the face. Today it carries whatever mark you choose: initials, a date, or a crest you invent. Worn by:
Russell Tovey in Wylde Magazine
Our Signet Ring in silver. Photography by Lee Malone, styling by Dee Moran.
Signet Ring from $815
James Norton in The Laterals
Our signet necklace in silver. Photography by Alexander Beer, styling by Justin Hamilton.
Inlaid Signet Necklace from $1,800
Arlo Parks at Radio 1 Live Lounge
Our Inlaid Signet Necklace in silver with lapis.
Inlaid Signet Necklace from $1,800
Jake Gyllenhaal in Another Man
Our Signet Ring in silver. Photography by Alasdair McLellan, styling by Ellie Grace Cumming.
Signet Ring from $815
Tom Hopper in Fault Magazine
Our Inlaid Signet Ring in silver with onyx. Photography by David Yeo, styling by Abi White.
Inlaid Signet Ring from $1,850
Arlo Parks, Mercury Prize shortlist
Our Inlaid Signet Ring in silver with lapis.
Inlaid Signet Ring from $1,850
Tom Daley in Wylde Magazine
Our Inlaid Oxford Signet Ring in silver with onyx. Photography by Lee Malone, styling by Dee Moran.
Inlaid Oxford Signet Ring from $1,800
Kida Kudz in Gaffer Magazine
Our Inlaid Oxford Signet Ring in silver with onyx. Photography by Florian John, styling by Daisy Deane.
Inlaid Oxford Signet Ring from $1,800
Made here
Made in our Islington workshop
We are one of the few jewelers still designing and making everything in its own workshop, in Islington on Upper Street. If your size and metal are in stock, it leaves within three business days. If not, we make it for you, which takes about four weeks. A crest or seal is drawn and approved by you before it is cut.
Your own design
Bespoke signet rings
If none of these is quite it, we make one from the start: your own shape, stone, crest or seal. It begins with a consultation in the shop on Upper Street or on Zoom. We draw the design, often in 3D, and refine it with you before anything is made. We also design family crests for people who do not have one.
Delivery and returns
Made to order
About four weeks if your size is not in stock. Pieces in stock leave within three business days.
Delivery
Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout.
Returns
Returns and exchanges are covered on our Guarantee page. Engraved and bespoke pieces cannot be returned.
Signet ring questions
Which hand does a signet ring go on?
By tradition, the hand you do not write with, so the left for most people. There is no rule beyond that. If your left hand already carries a wedding ring, the little finger of the right hand is the usual choice.
Which way should a signet ring face?
Most people wear it with the design facing outwards, so it reads the right way up to the person opposite. If you are unsure, ask us when you order.
Can a woman wear a signet ring?
Yes, and women always have. Every signet we make can be worn by anyone. The Small Signet (10 x 10mm face), the Small Oval and the Slim suit smaller fingers. See our women's signet rings.
Can you wear a signet ring with a wedding ring?
Yes. Most people wear the signet on the little finger and the wedding ring beside it on the ring finger. If the two feel crowded, wear the signet on the other hand.
Can a signet ring be resized?
A plain metal signet can usually be resized in our workshop; rings with a stone or London Oak face may not be. If the size is wrong, contact us. Pieces that are not a Custom Option can be exchanged for another size within their size range; our Guarantee page has the full terms. Ask us about resizing after that.
What is usually on a signet ring?
Initials, a family crest or coat of arms, or a seal cut in reverse so it prints the right way round in wax. Some people choose a stone or enamel face instead, and many wear the face plain. Inside the band, a date or a motto. Initials are priced when you add engraving on the product page; crests and seals are quoted individually.
How long does a signet ring take to make?
If your size and metal are in stock, it leaves within three business days. If not, we make it for you in our workshop, which takes about four weeks. Engraving can add time. If you need it by a date, call us on +44 20 7359 4977 before you order.
What age do you get a signet ring?
There is no set age. A signet is often given for an 18th or 21st birthday, and many people buy their own later. If it marks a birthday, have the date engraved inside the band. For gift ideas, see our jewelry gifts for him.
All signet rings and signet jewellery
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Every signet we make, with the signet necklaces, cufflinks and lapel pin, in sterling silver, gold and platinum. Filter by metal or sort by price, or go to men's signet rings and women's signet rings.
