According to The History Press, the 'signet ring' was used as long ago as 3500 BC. Records show the people of Mesopotamia used limestone carved cylindrical seals as marks of authenticity.

By choosing to wear a signet ring Meghan appears to be championing both regal history and personal significance, aligning herself with Princess Diana while also making a modern fashion statement ...

The origins of the signet ring can be traced back to Mesopotamia around 3,500BC, when they were used – often by illiterate businessmen – to authenticate documents and mark property.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

Plus if you want to wear your signet ring in a more unique way cool girl designer J.Hannah, has created one for your ears, £139.97. In multiple different stones. Delicious.

The signet ring appears to be engraved with the couple's joint monogram, featuring their two forename initials intertwined under a crown. While the duchess has been seen sporting a signet style ...

The signet ring grew in popularity with the rise of the bourgeoisie, and became a status symbol for those with a lineage to be proud of, as the middle and working classes did not have a personal ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the Vatican following his death, aged 88, on Easter Monday.

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the Vatican following his death, aged 88, on Easter Monday.