What a signet ring box has to do
A signet shank is two to three times the width of a band, and the face sits proud. Both the slot and the lid clearance change.
The moment it is opened
Signets are heritage pieces and the box is expected to have some weight to it.
The mistake we correct most often
Cutting the slot to a band width. A signet shank is two to three times wider and the face sits proud, so both the slot and the lid clearance change together.
Lacquered wood on a signet ring box, specifically
Lacquer suits a signet better than almost anything else, because both are meant to feel like heirlooms. A padded pad in a lacquered shell is a heavier object than the same design in board and it is read as such.
What varies between versions
A flat pad that shows the face, or a slot that holds the shank upright. Engraved signets are usually shown face-up, which argues for the pad.
Why lacquered wood for this
A wood carcass built up in layers of lacquer and polished back to a piano finish. This is the heaviest and most formal thing we make.
Putting your logo on lacquered wood
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
Cutting the interior in lacquered wood
The interior is a separate lined tray dropped into the carcass, so the lining material is chosen independently of the shell.
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Signet ring dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Lacquered wood for this piece | Lacquer suits a signet better than almost anything else, because both are meant to feel like heirlooms. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a signet ring box?
Lacquer suits a signet better than almost anything else, because both are meant to feel like heirlooms. A padded pad in a lacquered shell is a heavier object than the same design in board and it is read as such.
How does lacquered wood behave in use?
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What logo methods suit lacquered wood?
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your signet ring boxes
Tell us the signet ring, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.