an archaeologist stumbled upon a brass signet ring. The glistening piece of jewelry was dated to the 15th or 16th centuries, making it at least 400 years old. What are we learning about the past?

Enjoying a spike in popularity of late, signet rings are frequently being spotted on runways, red carpets and in collections from designers putting their own spin on this old-school staple.

Meghan is part of a growing number of women—and in particular, famous American women—who have been adopting the fusty old signet ring as part of their sartorial oeuvre and making it their own.

"I think people are drawn to the rich heritage of signet rings, but they don’t want them to feel too conventional or old-fashioned anymore," says Cece Fein-Hughes, founder of Cece Jewellery ...

It even sparked a controversy over hygiene. 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 ...

The ring dates to the 15th or 16th century, making it at least 400 years old. Photo from the Wawel Royal Castle Centuries ago, signet rings were worn by numerous individuals, including civic ...

It even sparked a controversy over hygiene. Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following ...