I must be a bit of purist, because I would prefer this signet ring from Emily Proudfoot to just be plain with no added stones. Here, she offers the option of putting a birthstone on either side of the ring face, engraved with Vous ou la mort, or you or death.

The brand offers a lot of customization options (other than the stones), including 9k gold in pink, white or rose, and the potential to engrave the inside of the band.

In sterling silver as shown, this sells for USD$666; in 9k, it ranges from about $2,000 and up depending on the colour gold you choose.

We live in expensive times…