The seal ring was a tradition embraced by the people of the Middle Ages. However, this beautiful and
interesting ring wasn’t begun by them, but by individuals many centuries before. Even today seal
rings are used by those wishing to make those important documents more personable, or, depending
on the nature of the document, more official.
The Beginnings of the Seal Ring
Even though the seal ring was wildly popular during the middle ages, the beginnings
of true heraldry cannot claim the beginning of the seal ring as its own. The seal ring
was actually invented in classical times, when the great Roman Empire had control
over much of the known world. These seal rings presented the symbol of an individual
instead of the family crest used in medieval times. With some hot wax official notices
and documents could be marked, thus ensuring that there were no forgeries.
The Seal Ring in the Middle Ages
The tradition of the seal ring fell out of style for some time. But with the rise in heraldry
and the need for important documents to be signed, the seal ring began to make a comeback.
Soon after families began using family crests and family shields on a regular basis, both men
and women began to wear seal rings. These rings were not only beautiful ornamentation, but were
also useful in many day to day activities. Any important documents that needed an official seal of
approval could be marked as such on a moment’s notice, provided there was wax and candle nearby.
The Seal Ring Today
Today, seal rings are no less important. They remain ever useful, allowing people to mark those
important documents and most personal letters the same way our ancestors have for millennia.
Engraved with your own family crest, these seal rings will not only look beautiful, but also connect
you to the past in a way no other heraldry item can.
Order Family Seal Rings Here Online
You can order your very own beautiful family seal rings right here at our online shop and have
them shipped directly to you. Or you can have them sent as a gift to that special person, no matter
where they are located in the world. To see our range of family crests, simply go to our online shop
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