Signet rings have been worn by stylish men for centuries. They trace their origins back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where they served as personal seals to sign documents and signify power.

and royals used them to seal their legacy. Meghan Markle entered the tradition recently, making an appearance at the Invictus Games in Canada with a signet ring on her finger. As historian Gareth ...

As technology phased out wax seals, signet rings evolved into heirlooms and marks of legacy. Today, you won't be using yours to stamp letters (or at least, we don't advise it). You wear one for ...

When the pontiff does not respond, according to tradition, his signet ring that acts as the seal for official papal documents is defaced or destroyed, signifying the end of his reign, and the papal ...

Once the pope’s death is confirmed, the papal signet ring, which seals official documents, is destroyed, marking the end of his papacy. The papal apartments are sealed and the College of Cardinals is ...

Once the pope's death is confirmed, the papal signet ring, used to seal official documents, is destroyed, signalling the end of his papacy. The papal apartments are sealed, the College of ...

Once the pope’s death is confirmed, the papal signet ring, which seals official documents, will be destroyed to signal the end of his papacy. Then, the papal apartments will be sealed and the ...

Then, the pope's signet ring he uses to sign and seal documents is supposed to be destroyed, as his reign as head of one of the world's largest religions is over. Francis' death would trigger a ...

However, modern medical announcements may replace this ritual. The papal signet ring, used for sealing official documents, will be destroyed to mark the end of his reign, and his private ...

Additionally, the Pope’s signet Fisherman’s ring, which is used to seal papal documents, is destroyed and broken as a symbolic end to his reign. The papal desk is traditionally locked ...

As a pope stops responding to medical treatments and lays still, according to the tradition, his signet ring that acts as the seal for official papal documents is defaced or destroyed, signifying the ...