Making A Signet Ring From Scratch

Luke came to us to create a custom ring to represent his scottish descent by featuring his family crest and motto on a white gold signet ring.

Making a signet ring from scratch.

Signet rings first started off as a cool little utility item mainly used for stamping wax seals and documents to indicate that they were signed off by a specific person. Over the years this little flat topped ring design changed from a stamp to a fancy piece of jewelry used to indicate ancestry and status. In that vein a signet ring is a solid investment and there are plenty of pricey options out there. Signet rings are a very.

Below 11 gorgeous signet rings of all shapes sizes and price points. Hold with tradition and carve your family s coat of arms into a classic oval ring face. In this instructable i will guide you through the process of creating your own signet ring i made my own from sterling silver though you can use copper and its alloys brass bronze nickel silver if you want to do your project on a budget i don t recommend gold especially if this would be your first metalsmithing project you will need some equipment some of which may be expensive. Whatever style is right for you we ll help make your ring truly personal.

But for those not looking to find a family heirloom there are also many budget friendlier finds. I had lost access to my nice camera this time but i should get it back soon. Or create something with a truly unique modern shape and your personal monogram design.