It is in the Middle Ages that the chevalier ring (in French chevalier means knight) finds its maximum expression. ... Here the knight's ring is stamped on the Cremese sealing wax to authenticate letters, edicts and wills: the seal is a guarantee of authenticity that everyone can understand, villains included.

Whats is a chevalier ring?

Chevalier ring is the most common model of signet ring, with its upper side very flat allowing easy intaglio. The signet ring are jewels of great importance, symbols of family heritage, traditions and way of life. The wearing of signet ring (from Latin "signum" meaning sign) goes back to ancient Egypt.

What does a signet ring symbolize?

What is a signet ring? Originating from the Latin word “signum” meaning “sign”, signet rings originated amongst religious leaders and Pharaohs. These rings were used to mark and seal documents by pressing the face which were historically marked with a unique family crest, into hot wax.