The origins of the signet ring can be traced back to Mesopotamia around 3,500BC, when they were used – often by illiterate businessmen ... The ancient Egyptians continued the tradition, ...

“Signet rings, used since ancient Egyptian times for their unique seals, served as marks of authority and authenticity,” says Henry Deakin, managing director of the Piccadilly Arcade jeweler ...

Ancient Egyptians Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the Dead Archaeology 2,300-year-old gold ring found in Israel was likely buried by ...

A tumor with teeth was found in a 3,000-year-old ancient Egyptian burial site. The tumor, a teratoma, is a rare find in archaeology. It was found near a ring that may have been thought to ...

It’s often said that wedding rings (or at least those connected to marriage) started with the ancient Egyptians. Archaeologists have uncovered golden rings that could indicate such uses. Yet, prior to ...