The Resurgence of Signet Rings in London: A Modern Heirloom
Signet rings have long been symbols of personal and professional distinction, and their popularity is experiencing a resurgence in London. Jewellery designer Bianca Jones has tapped into this trend by creating alumni signet rings for Fettes College, a prestigious independent boarding school. As an alumna, Jones was honored to design these personalized pieces, which feature the school crest and details of the student's attendance.
Jones sees signet rings as contemporary heirlooms, reflecting a growing interest in British craftsmanship. She offers a range of customisation options, from engraved initials to gemstone settings, allowing each piece to tell a unique story.
This idea of a signet ring as a mark of personal, educational or professional distinction has led to the rise in popularity of university rings - cast with the crest or symbol of the university attended by the wearer. Jewellery designer Bianca Jones specialises in an alumni signet ring stamped with the crest of independent boarding school Fettes College. Herself an ex-student of the school, Jones was approached to create something to commemorate each student’s time at Fettes. “It was an honour,” says Jones. "It fits so well my own ethos that jewellery tells a personal life story - tangible pieces of your life that you carry with you. Each ring is handmade and personalised with the details of the student’s attendance, creating a heritage piece they can keep forever.”
