Our bespoke process crafts your family crest into a timeless signet ring. Our master jewellers work with you from consultation to polish, ensuring each detail honours your family's legacy.

The Art of Bespoke Creation

Our Engraving Techniques

Crest Engraving

This traditional method is used for family crests. The design is reverse-engraved, creating an impression for wax sealing.
This technique requires exceptional skill to ensure a perfect, mirrored image.

Hand Engraving

Our master engravers manually carve designs into metal using a graver and hammer, allowing for unmatched depth, texture, and artistry.

Laser Engraving

Our modern laser technology reproduces complex logos, intricate text, and detailed graphics with incredible accuracy, providing a versatile and clean finish for designs requiring ultimate precision and detail.

The Meaning and Purpose of Signet Rings

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Other Bespoke Design Services

Bespoke Jewellery Design

Our speciality is creating bespoke jewellery to your exact specifications, from elegant pendants to unique bracelets, crafted with exceptional skill and attention to detail.

Bespoke Engagement Rings

Craft the perfect symbol of your love with a bespoke engagement ring from Griffin & Co. Work with our experts to create a ring as unique as your relationship.

Explore our Signet Rings for Sale

1.67ct Lab-Grown Diamond Gents Ring Diamond Shoulders 9ct Gold
£1,950.00
£1,950.00
1.03ct Lab-Grown Diamond Gents Solitaire Ring 9ct Yellow Gold
£2,450.00
£2,450.00
2.31ct Lab-Grown Diamond Gents Square Halo Ring 9ct Gold
£2,900.00
£2,900.00
2.42ct Lab-Grown Diamond Gents Halo Ring 9ct Yellow Gold
£3,550.00
£3,550.00
4.36ct Lab-Grown Diamond Gents Statement Ring 9ct Yellow Gold
£3,050.00
£3,050.00
1.28ct Lab-Grown Diamond Halo Cluster Ring 9ct Yellow Gold
£2,050.00
£2,050.00
1.18ct Lab-Grown Diamond Gents Nugget Ring 9ct Gold
£1,975.00
£1,975.00
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What is the difference between a family crest and a coat of arms?

A coat of arms is the full, complete heraldic design that represents a family or individual. It typically includes the shield, supporters, helmet, and motto.

The family crest is just one part of the coat of arms—the three-dimensional element that sits atop the helmet. When people refer to a "family crest," they are often referring to the primary symbol used on a signet ring.

Historically, signet rings were most often worn on the little finger of the non-dominant hand.

This was practical for two reasons: it made the ring easily accessible for sealing documents with hot wax and ensured it did not interfere with writing.

While there's no strict rule today, the tradition of wearing it on the pinky finger continues as a classic and elegant style choice.

A traditional signet ring is reverse-engraved, creating a mirror image of the crest.

When pressed into hot sealing wax, the ring leaves a clear, correct-reading impression.

This was historically used to authenticate legal documents, letters, and other important papers, acting as a unique and verifiable personal signature.

Absolutely. While the historical purpose was tied to heraldry, a signet ring today can symbolise anything you wish.

We can work with you to design a new crest that represents your personal values, a family monogram, or a symbol of a significant event.

The modern use of the signet ring is about creating a personal legacy.

Hand engraving is a traditional, artisanal process where a master craftsman uses a graver to physically carve the design into the metal.

This creates deep, durable lines with a unique, textured quality. Laser engraving uses modern technology to etch the design with extreme precision.

While it can produce very fine details, it often results in a shallower impression than hand engraving. For a truly unique and lasting heirloom, many people prefer the authentic feel of a hand-engraved piece.