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Signet-ring.org is an exclusive heraldic jeweler and expert when it comes to signet rings. We are specialized in families with family roots in Europe and Canada. All rings are custom made.

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Signet-ring.org is an exclusive heraldic jeweler and expert when it comes to signet rings, from families with family roots in Europe and Canada.

We are located in the Netherlands, but serve customers from around the world with the finest of traditional and modern signet rings jewelry.

All our signet rings are handcrafted and guaranteed best quality, so they last for generations.

We only collaborate with experts in the field of European heraldry and coats of arms, leaving your signet ring in the hand of the most skilled gem-cutters in the world, leading to astonishing results.

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A signet ring is finger ring bearing an engraved signet. It can also be called a seal ring. Some examples of our signet rings. Please request our free digital catalogue for a complete overview of our signet rings.

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THE SIGNET RING, A HISTORIC PIECE OF JEWELRY

The usage of coats of arms started in the Middle Ages. On the battle field, knights often used bright colored coats of arms to make themselves stand out amongst their own men and the opponents, even when their visors were closed. The symbols and colors were portrayed on the shield, clothing or the rugs on the horses.

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THE SIGNET RING, A HISTORIC PIECE OF JEWELRY

The usage of coats of arms started in the Middle Ages. On the battle field, knights often used bright colored coats of arms to make themselves stand out amongst their own men and the opponents, even when their visors were closed. The symbols and colors were portrayed on the shield, clothing or the rugs on the horses.

Later, public officials like mayors, bailiffs and aldermen also began using coats of arms. A ring with the coat of arms of the wearer was used to mark letters and other formal documents with a personal wax seal. Because of this, there could be no confusion as to who sent the letter. Also the wax seal functioned as a proof that the letter was still intact and unopened.

The coat of arms used by a knight or public official was not only used by them, but frequently also by their offspring. This created a coat of arms that would stay in the family for generations. The coats of arms were portrayed on paintings, silverware and, of course, on signet rings, that were often passed down from generation to generation. Signet rings were considered so important, that wearing them even comes with own family signet ring etiquette.

Nowadays, the signet ring doesn’t have a practical usage anymore, but it preserves an old tradition, in which people still proudly express their affinity with their family name.

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