Back to Basics: Power Signet
Historically, signet rings featuring an intaglio design carved on the flat bezel served a practical purpose: They could be pressed down on wax to seal and sign documents. Over time, the style became a handy (ha!) way to convey social status or political roles, with seals, symbols and initials serving as shorthand for the wearer’s associations. Today, the once-masculine signet ring is beloved by women, who commonly wear it on a pinky finger, with or without gemstones. Hands down, it’s one of our favorite — and most enduring — ring styles.
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Historically, signet rings featuring an intaglio design carved on the flat bezel served a practical purpose: They could be pressed down on wax to seal and sign documents. Over time, the style became a handy (ha!) way to convey social status or political roles, with seals, symbols and initials serving as shorthand for the wearer’s associations. Today, the once-masculine signet ring is beloved by women, who commonly wear it on a pinky finger, with or without gemstones. Hands down, it’s one of our favorite — and most enduring — ring styles.