The signet ring has been a staple piece of jewellery of the royal family for centuries, but it wasn’t until Meghan Markle stepped out a few years ago wearing a signet ring from Missoma that us women suddenly take note – and realise we’d been missing a signet ring in our lives.
Gone are the days when signet rings are just for aristocracy or Prince Charles, who has been sporting a chunky version on his pinky finger for decades.
Usually engraved with the family crest or initials, signet rings are officially cool again thanks to the Duchess of Sussex’s £89 version - not to mention her stunning gold and diamond pink ring, worn on the cover of TIME.
Meghan's gorgeous Missoma signet ring was first spotted during a royal engagement to Chichester
Meghan’s ring even had a hidden meaning. According to the site, the gold open heart engraving, set with a white cubic zirconia, “is a symbol representing emotions of love, passion and friendship. One to wear close to the heart".
The Duchess of Sussex was first spotted wearing the signet ring in October 2018, during a visit to Chichester with husband Prince Harry. Wearing a green silk shirt by & Other Stories and matching Hugo Boss leather skirt, her outfit – and accessories – won rave reviews.
Open heart signet ring, £89/$115, Missoma
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From chunky pinky rings to delicate embellished bands, here’s some of our favourite signet rings to add to your jewellery collection…
Bloom signet ring, £99/$127, Daisy
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Available in 18ct gold, Daisy’s bloom signet ring features a wild daisy symbol.
Heart signet ring, £45, Abbott Lyon
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Available in rose gold and gold, this heart-shaped ring can be personalised with a single letter. Cute!
Pawnshop signet ring, £85, Wolf & Badger
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Taking inspiration from vintage designs, Pawnshop's starburst ring includes cubic zircona for a little bit of sparkle.
Gold personalised signet ring, from £30.75/$37.50, Etsy
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Fancy a personalised signet ring? Head to Etsy, and this traditional piece that can be monogrammed for free.
Gold tone signet ring, £178/$198, Mejuri
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A classic, simple but beautiful signet ring made from 14k gold. Gorgeous.
Initial ring, £1,545/$1,480, Annoushka
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Although technically not classed as a signet ring, could you think of anything more stylish to sport on your pinky than this beautiful initial ring?
Classic signet ring, £85/$135, Monica Vinader
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We love that you can have Monica Vinader’s delicate signet ring engraved with an emoji! The ring is available in gold vermeil, rose gold and sterling silver.
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White sapphire signet ring, £130/$170, Astley Clarke
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Pave-white sapphires line the face of Astley Clarke’s demi-fine signet ring. The 18 carat yellow gold ring is engravable, too.
Mini signet ring, £275/$295, Edge of Ember
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A dainty ring for those fans of tiny jewellery, this mini signet ring can be personalised and is a minimalist yet classic piece you can wear again and again.
Crystal set signet ring, £69/$105, Astrid & Miyu
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This cute signet ring from Astrid & Miyu is minimal yet classic.
Celeste Starre signet ring, £75/$122.40, Coggles
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This sparkly signet ring features the most fun winky face with embellishment.
Sparkling overlapping signet ring, £80, Pandora
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This classic eternity ring will be perfect for your pinky. Size down to make sure it fits.
Personalised initial signet ring, £65, Not On The High Street
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We love the idea of personalising this ring with our loved one's initials. Adorable.
Personalised Entwined Signet Ring, £59/$79, Merci Maman
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We love the textured rope detail of this pretty signet ring.
9ct Gold Initial Liberty signet ring, £305/$345, Liberty
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Make your signet ring a little more personal with your chosen initial. Handcrafted in Italy, each of these vintage-inspired rings from Liberty London are made to order.
Cosmo Crystal Signet Ring, £38, Only Child
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We love the brightly coloured crystals on this chunky signet ring.
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