The Sacred Signet in silver, front view [c:silver]

The silver Sacred Signet worn by a man, close-up on the hand, true to size [c:silver]

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Close-up of the silver Sacred Signet [c:silver]

The silver Sacred Signet worn by a man, close-up, true to size [c:silver]

St Benedict Signet

The Sacred Signet

$149.99 NZD

Why it is wornFor protection

An old prayer against temptation, on your hand

Your father fights battles he never talks about. Saint Benedict's prayer on his hand, “may the holy cross be my light”, to hold firm.

Discover what it means

Protection you keep on you, wherever you go
Arrives in our gift box, ready to give

Color: Silver

Size: N½

Size guide

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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

The medal of Saint Benedict on a broad 19 mm signet, with an aged finish that brings out every letter.

Material: 316 titanium steel
Finish: Silver or gold finish
Width: 19 mm
Ring size: US 7 to 15
Symbol: Saint Benedict Medal
Packaging: Signature gift box and polishing cloth

How to wear it

The face is a broad 19 mm round signet, with an aged finish that keeps every letter of the Saint Benedict medal readable. On a man's hand it looks right on the ring finger, the middle finger or the little finger. Sizes run from US 7 to US 15; a 19 mm face covers more of the finger, so go one size up if you are between two.

The 316 titanium steel can stay on in the shower, at the gym and at work. Silver suits a steel watch, gold tone warmer jewelry. It is a strong gift for a father, a godfather or a confirmation.

Questions

Is the 19 mm Sacred Signet available in large sizes?

Yes, up to US 15. It starts at US 7 (about 54.4 mm of finger circumference); because the face is 19 mm wide, choose the larger size if you are between two.

What is 316 titanium steel?

A grade of stainless steel used for jewelry that is worn every day. It does not rust and stays bright with normal wear.

Is the Benedict medal on The Sacred Signet a talisman?

No. The Church treats the Saint Benedict medal as a sacramental, a sign of faith and a reminder to pray, not an object with power of its own. The letters on the ring form a short prayer against evil.

Who was Saint Benedict?

An Italian monk of the sixth century who wrote the Rule followed by Benedictine monasteries. He is the patron saint of Europe.

Is The Sacred Signet a fitting gift for a young man confirmed under the name Benedict?

Yes, it is a natural choice if he took Benedict as his confirmation saint. Check his size first, since the 19 mm face is broad.

How is it packaged?

Each ring comes in its own protective bag, ready to give.

The prayer

Crux sacra sit mihi lux. Non draco sit mihi dux. (May the holy cross be my light. Let not the dragon be my guide.)

Latin verses on the Saint Benedict medal, found in a 1415 manuscript at Metten Abbey, Bavaria

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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Returns. You have 30 days after delivery to return your piece, unworn and in its original packaging.

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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 and activity: Wear it in the shower, at the gym and at the beach: the steel will not rust or turn your skin green.
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

Every letter of the medal, on a ring

The reverse of the Saint Benedict medal is a puzzle of initials, and this signet reproduces it. The letters CSSML and NDSMD on the cross abbreviate "May the holy cross be my light, let not the dragon be my guide." Around the edge, VRSNSMV and SMQLIVB begin with "Vade retro Satana," a rejection of temptation. Pope Benedict XIV approved the medal in 1742, and the Jubilee design of 1880 fixed the form most often seen today. At 19 mm wide, with an aged finish that brings out the lettering, the face leaves room for every...

Giving it as a gift

A strong gift for a father or godfather, or for a young man at his confirmation who has taken Benedict as his saint. Christmas works too; check his size before ordering.

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