The signet ring, the ultimate men's ring

Not so long ago, apart from the watch , the wedding ring and the cufflinks , wearing men's jewelry was reserved for a certain category of gentlemen. This is changing. And this reversal of the trend is bringing back into the spotlight one of the oldest types of men's jewelry, namely the signet ring .

The origins of the men's signet ring

Initially, the signet ring was a resolutely masculine jewel. And as is often the case when it concerns men, there was a utilitarian aspect. Originally, it was about having one's seal on hand. The bezel was engraved in intaglio in order to make the seal appear in relief on the wax. The signet ring has existed since ancient Egypt.

The signet ring has since evolved from a primarily functional accessory to an aesthetic piece of jewelry . In France, nobles used to wear a signet ring bearing the family crest . In this traditional context, the ring is worn on the right little finger. There is one exception: the eldest son of the family is supposed to wear it on the left hand. A unisex piece of jewelry, the signet ring was worn by both men and women.

While the tradition continues in many families, the signet ring has become more democratic . It is also a very popular type of men's ring at the moment. It is indeed difficult to navigate the world of men's fashion for a long time without seeing one of these signet rings. They are available in many metals: yellow gold, rose gold or white gold. Here are some examples of signet rings for men, sober or encrusted with precious stones.

Why is the signet ring so contemporary?

One might wonder why, in the country of the French Revolution, the signet ring , which remained strongly attached to the nobility and bourgeois circles, became so common. This phenomenon is easily explained by the characteristics of this ring.

First of all, its masculine character means that it can be easily adopted by men who might be reluctant to wear other jewelry. Timeless , the signet ring is a safe bet that never goes out of style.

In addition, the men's signet ring is a piece of jewelry that perfectly matches current tastes, namely:

• Fashion for statement jewelry
• Personalization : it is possible to personalize the bezel of your signet ring
• The taste for antique jewelry, vintage currently being popular in jewelry