Chevalier rings, a style icon

Chevalier rings were originally created as a symbol of social status and identity. These rings, also known as signet rings or family rings, were often engraved with the coat of arms of one's family (in the past only nobles could afford them) or a royal house. Wearing a Chevalier ring with a coat of arms was a way to show one's social status and belonging to a particular family or house. These rings were also used as personal seals, with the engraving of the coat of arms on the surface of the ring used to authenticate important documents and seal them with lacquer wax.

The coat of arms, or blazon, is a heraldic symbol that represents a family, an ideal or a lineage. The coat of arms is composed of several elements, including figures, animals, colors and geometric shapes, which all have a symbolic meaning. Over the centuries, coats of arms have evolved and have been used in many forms of art and design, including heraldry, numismatics, and genealogy. Today, coats of arms are still used to represent the history and identity of a family or organization.

Chevalier crest rings are still popular today and can be made in various materials and designs. Cicala jewelers, true craftsmen, often use burin engraving techniques to create a coat of arms in relief on the surface of the ring, or they directly prototype the coat of arms on the computer to achieve an incredible definition. These rings can be freely customized with your own coat of arms, a design, an initial or a specific family. Cicala is also available to create a unique design specifically for the customer. Chevalier crest rings are often worn on the ring finger or little finger. Given their symbolic importance, they may be passed from generation to generation. On Cicala.it you can find online chevalier rings in gold and silver, with mother-of-pearl inlays, enamel, diamonds and natural gems.