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Vegas Must-Haves #5: Signet Rings Are a Sign of the Times

They allow your customer to create her own stamp of style.

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5 years ago

May 21, 2019

Beth Bernstein

Heading out to Vegas for Jewelry Week? Here are some of the trends we are predicting you will see and that you might want to bring into your store. Some have been going strong for a few seasons, while others have been evolving for a couple of years. All are popular from the red carpet to the ready-to-wear runways to the jewelry design studios. So, why not try your luck with this trend or the others we will be showing?

Signet rings have left their mark of distinction on contemporary designers. Over the past several years, antique and vintage signets in all gold or gold and hardstone have been selling out of antique shops and trade fairs. They are also being interpreted in the modern market in everything from customized initials to mottos, motifs and messages. In an age of personalization, they allow you to your customer to create her own stamp of style by choosing those that are most significant and speak to who she is. Or you can individualize them even more by working with clients and designers to create one-of-a-kind or limited editions that will represent or celebrate an important occasion. This season designers have gotten even more creative, working in gemstones and enamel and creating a range of romantic to playful motifs. Some celebrities who wear them: Pippa Middleton, Helen Mirren, Rihanna and Penelope Cruz.

Vegas Must-Haves #5: Signet Rings Are a Sign of the Times

Penelope Cruz has often been photographed in a ruby and gold signet on her pointer finger at awards presentations , which was given to her by her grandmother, on her pointer finger. Ahead of the trend, she also wore it in the film Vicky Cristina Barcelona and in her appearance in a 2003 Coca Cola commercial.

Sorellina heart signet ring with turquoise, diamonds and pink sapphires in 18K gold. sorellinanewyork.com. $2,500

Nouvel Heritage 18K multi sapphire and diamond Signet Ring with the word Love engraved. Also is available with initials.
18K gold, sapphires and diamonds nouvelheritage.com. $3800

Jade Trau 18K gold signet ring with accent diamonds. Can be personalized. jadetrau.com. $2,100

Susan Highsmith Gemini signet ring in 14K gold. susanhighsmith.com. Priced upon request.

Zoe Chicco 14k Engraved Monogram Signet Ring. zoechicco.com. $770

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”