The mens ring is the most popular piece of jewellery for the man. Already centuries ago, one forged relatively wide and strong rings of gold for emperors and the mighty upper class. Usually, the mens ring was adorned by a seal with the engraved family coat of arms. The classical signet ring was actually made in order to seal documents. The stamp was pressed into soft wax, so letters and important documents were closed by this procedure. As such a status symbol the mens ring worn by the modern man is no longer to be seen. But still today, the signet ring, with or without (its own) coat of arms, is the classical masculine piece of jewellery. Antique mens rings were originally worn on the left or right ring finger and today often on the small finger. Both is authentic. Click to fold