Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 3427 We’re often asked about the ‘rules’ of wearing your signet ring and we find that opinions vary widely. This is because signet rings are very much steeped in tradition, yet their identity and purpose evolves as fashions change across the centuries. However, there are traditions across the world and one or more of them might appeal to you. In the UK, the signet ring is traditionally worn on the little finger on the non-dominant hand. In Switzerland, men wear signet rings on the right finger of their right hand, while in France men use the right finger of their left hand. In the United States, it’s quite normal to see people wearing a signet ring on their ring or middle finger – for example, Steve McQueen. Winston Churchill defied tradition by wearing his gold signet ring, bearing the family crest, on his third ring finger. Prince Charles wears his wedding ring on his little finger, stacked next to his signet ring. In the Middle Ages, the little finger was favored for a signet ring. This ensured that the wearer was easily able to use the ring for its traditional purpose – as a tool to emboss a wax-seal. During the seventeenth century, the signet ring briefly fell out of fashion. Instead, prominent members of society preferred to have their seal in an ornamental mount worn on a chain or ribbon, along with a watch. This continued until the latter part of the eighteenth century, when the signet ring became popular again. Ultimately, as the signet ring becomes a means of personal expression, where and how it’s worn will be as unique as the person who wears it. HOW TO WEAR YOUR SIGNET RING “Ultimately, as the signet ring becomes a means of personal expression, where and how it’s worn will be as unique as the person who wears it”