Signet rings are also known as seal rings since the flat surface of the ring could be dipped in wax and used to literally seal paperwork to show it hadn’t been tampered with in transit.

Signet rings are popular family gifts, a coming or age present from a father to his son. Signet rings can be given on important occasions such as an 18th birthday or 21st birthday. Signet rings often contain family crests and can be engraved with the family name or initials.

Different customs dictate how the signet rings should be worn.

For example, Prince Charles wears a signet ring on the little finger of his left hand. This follows an ancient custom where the signet ring is worn on the little finger of the non-dominant hand.

England
Men = Left hand, little finger
Women = Not usually worn

Ireland
Men = Left hand, little finger
Women = Not usually worn

Belgium
Men = Left hand, little finger
Women = Left hand, little finger

France
Men = Left hand, finger ring
Women = Left hand, little finger

Switzerland
Men = Right hand, finger ring
Women = Not usually worn

At Rings.org.uk, you’ll find many signet rings, either with designs, patterns and popular crests or if you are looking for plain signet rings that you can personalise, scroll through the collection and we’re sure you’ll find suitable rings.