History of signet rings
Over 4000 years ago Egyptians used signet rings to declare their social status or family. The face featured distinctive hieroglyphs carved deeply into the metal, containing identifying information. Documents were sealed and signed by pressing the ring's carved surface into soft wax.
Seal your heritage
The art of seal engraving by hand is as amazing as it looks, cutting a motif or crest in reverse so the seal shows as a legible cypher.
Seal your heritage
Creating a crest
Have your family crest engraved or have one created and start your own family heritage.
Creating a crest
Test drive your design
Before making the real ring, try on the design to make sure its fits and is the right balance.
Test drive your design
History in the making
A signet is for life, so make sure it will stand the test of time and ready to be passed onto the next generation.
History in the making
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