Saint Benedict
The Benedict Signet
Standing firm against temptation, with Christ and Mary
Your husband wants his faith on his hand every day. Christ and Mary on either side, Saint Benedict at the center, asking God's help against evil.
The Saint Benedict medal at the center, with Christ's IHS and Mary's M on either side.
For a husband on an anniversary, a father on Father's Day, or a godson at his confirmation.
The Saint Benedict medal at the center, with Christ's IHS and Mary's M on either side.
Christ on one side, Mary on the other. His faith, on the hand he works with every day.
Standing firm against temptation, with Christ and Mary
For a husband on an anniversary, a father on Father's Day, or a godson at his confirmation.
- Protection you keep on you, wherever you go
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- 1-year warrantyAgainst defects
Size guide
Find your ring size
Measure at home in 2 minutes
You need a strip of paper (or a string or shoelace), a pen and a ruler.
With a ring that fits (most accurate)
- Lay a ring you wear on that finger on the ruler and measure the inside diameter, edge to edge, in millimetres.
- Find that diameter in the table below.
With a strip of paper
- Wrap the strip around the base of your finger: it must still slide over the knuckle.
- Mark where it overlaps, lay it flat and measure it in millimetres: that is the circumference. Find it in the table below.
Measure at the end of the day, when fingers are slightly larger.
No ruler? A bank card is 8.6 cm long: count how many fit along your strip.
| UK size | Finger circumference | Inside diameter |
|---|---|---|
| J½ | 49 mm | 15.7 mm |
| L½ | 52 mm | 16.5 mm |
| N½ | 54 mm | 17.3 mm |
| P½ | 57 mm | 18.1 mm |
| R½ | 60 mm | 18.9 mm |
| T½ | 62 mm | 19.8 mm |
| V½ | 65 mm | 20.6 mm |
| X½ | 67 mm | 21.4 mm |
| Z+1 | 70 mm | 22.2 mm |
| Z+3 | 72 mm | 23.0 mm |
| Z+4 | 75 mm | 23.8 mm |
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Product details
A heavy signet with a gold-tone Saint Benedict medal set in a polished steel band. The IHS of Christ is engraved on one shoulder and the Marian M on the other.
- Material
- Titanium steel, brass medal face
- Finish
- Polished silver-tone band, gold-tone face
- Size
- US 7 to 12
- Pendant size
- Face about 2 cm high
- Symbol
- Saint Benedict medal, IHS, Marian monogram
- Face diameter
- About 2 cm
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
This is a heavy signet with a face about 2 cm high, so it is a ring that shows. It sits naturally on the ring finger or the little finger, and pairs well with a gold or two-tone watch, since the band is silver-tone and the medal face gold-tone. Choose your usual US size, or the larger one if you are between two, as a heavy signet is more comfortable with a little room.
Keep it away from perfume, chlorine and harsh cleaning products to protect the gold-tone face. It is a classic gift for a husband on an anniversary, a father on Father's Day, or a godson at confirmation.
Questions
How do I pick a size for The Benedict Signet?
It comes in US 7 to 12, about 54 to 67 mm around the finger. Measure the finger you will wear it on and, if you fall between two sizes, take the larger one, since the 3 mm band is solid.
What is the ring made of?
The band is titanium steel in a polished silver tone, and the medal face is gold-tone brass.
What do IHS and the M on the sides mean?
IHS is an ancient monogram of the name of Jesus, from the first letters of his name in Greek. The M is the Marian monogram, for the Virgin Mary.
What prayer circles Saint Benedict on the face of The Benedict Signet?
The prayer asking for his protection at the hour of death, around the saint holding the cross and his Rule. It is a sign of faith, not a charm.
Is it a good anniversary gift for my husband?
Yes, if he likes a classic signet. A ring worn every day keeps both the anniversary and his faith in view.
Will the gold-tone brass face of The Benedict Signet dull in the shower?
Over time, yes. The titanium steel band handles water well, but soap and chemicals can dull the brass medal face, so take the ring off to shower.
Saint Benedict ring for men
Some battles a man never talks about, and a ring is a way of carrying the prayer without having to explain it. The Saint Benedict medal is one of the oldest Catholic signs against evil. The Sacred Signet covers a broad signet in 316 titanium steel with may the holy cross be my light, US 7 to 15. The Benedict Signet sets the medal at the center, with Christ's IHS and Mary's M on either side. Say the words when you turn it on your finger. Others: Saint Benedict Medal.
I'm 74 and my wife of 50 years has Parkinson's. I do the pills, the cooking, the showers. Never cooked in my life before. I'm Catholic and I wear my wedding ring on this hand all day long while I'm doing all of it.
Fifty years in, and you have learned to cook, because in sickness and in health turned out to mean showers and pill boxes. It is the same vow you made, only now it has a to-do list. The hand doing all of that could carry a second small reminder. The Benedict Signet, has the Saint Benedict medal at the center, with Christ's IHS and Mary's M on either side. Christ on one side, Mary on the other, on the hand you work with. Say a Hail Mary over the pill box every morning. And ask your parish whether someone can sit with her on Tuesdays, so that you can go out and buy your own groceries.
The prayer
Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur. (May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death.)
Inscription around the front of the Saint Benedict medal
Shipping & returns
Free standard shipping on every order. Your order is processed within 24 hours on business days, then shipped with tracking.
Every order arrives in our signature gift box, with a microfiber cloth to keep your piece shining.
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- ProcessedWithin 24 hours
- DeliveredTo your door, tracked
Returns. You have 30 days after delivery to return your piece, unworn and in its original packaging.
1-year warranty & care
Covered for 1 year against manufacturing defects: a clasp that fails, a stone that falls out without impact, a structural defect. Send your order number and 3 to 4 photos and we ship a replacement once your claim is approved, with no return needed. Full warranty
- Daily wear: Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.
- Water: Take it off before swimming or showering to keep the finish bright.
- Storage: Keep it in its signature gift box so it does not rub against other jewelry.
- Cleaning: Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included, after wearing.
Its meaning
Saint Benedict, between Christ and Mary
Saint Benedict, the sixth-century monk whose Rule shaped monastic life in the West, gave his name to one of the oldest Catholic medals.
Its front shows the saint holding the cross and his Rule, encircled by a Latin prayer asking for his presence at the hour of our death. Catholics wear it to ask God's help against evil and temptation. On this ring, the IHS on one shoulder is the monogram of the name of Jesus, and the M on the other honors Mary, His Mother. The signet sets a gold-tone brass medal face in...
Giving it as a gift
For a husband on a wedding anniversary, a father on Father's Day, or a godson at his confirmation. A classic signet for a man who wants his faith on his hand every day.
