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 used to be 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 decidedly masculine piece of jewelry. And as is often the case when it comes to men, there was a utilitarian aspect. Originally, it was a matter of having one's seal on hand. The setting was engraved in intaglio 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 popular . It's a very popular type of men's ring right now. It's hard to spend a long time browsing the world of men's fashion without seeing one of these signet rings. They're available in a variety of metals: yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold. Here are some examples of men's signet rings, some simple or encrusted with precious stones.

Why is the signet ring so contemporary?

One might wonder why, in the land 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:

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