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.

Rings can be worn on any finger of your left or right hand, however in many countries and cultures there are fixed traditions that have been around for centuries.

In the UK, when becoming engaged, a woman may receive an Engagement Ring to wear on her fourth finger (the finger between the little finger and the middle finger) on her left hand. This finger is known as the ring finger or digitus quartus.

Her engagement ring might contain a gemstone, such as a Diamond Engagement Ring or a sapphire engagement ring. It might match her Birth Month or perhaps her favourite colour.

The vein in the left hand ring finger was said to connect to the heart and so wearing a ring given by a friend or lover on the ring finger was a romantic gesture.

The ring finger on the left hand is also used to wear a wedding band or Wedding Ring. For men, a single wedding ring shows his love and committment to his wife. For women, an engagement ring and wedding ring shows love and committment to her husband.

Other rings, such as dress rings, eternity rings, Signet Rings and wishbone rings can be worn on other fingers. Typically a man will wear his signet ring on his little finger with the crest or design on top.

There are many beautiful rings to choose from at Rings.org.uk. Take time to browse the collection and choose the best engagement ring or pair of wedding rings for yourself and your partner. Treat yourself to a ring or find a special ring for a friend.

As well as the traditional Engagement Ring, Wedding Ring, Eternity Ring and Signet Ring, it is popular to wear these beautiful rings and shining gemstones on your toes as well.

Not just for sunny flip-flop weather, toe rings are popular in the winter too. Let your toe ring peek out of a pair of open toe shoes at work, or in stilletos at a party. Then relax at home with bare feet, your toe ring sparkling against your polished nails.

Toe rings tend to be slightly larger than finger rings, however many people find that the size of their ring finger is similar to the size of their second or third toes. Try sliding a ring from your finger on to your toe for the ultimate winter party accessory.

For an amazing choice of rings, take time to browse Rings.org.uk. With over 10,000 rings to choose from, you’re sure to find rings to fit your fingers, or your toes.