Versace
Medusa Signet Ring
The Versace Medusa Signet Ring is a gold-tone fashion ring made of brass and enamel, featuring a 23 mm wide face with a hammered texture and a raised Medusa head motif. It is made in Italy and comes with a designer case and cleaning cloth. User reviews note that it is costume jewelry rather than fine jewelry, so it may tarnish or cause skin discoloration if worn frequently; it is best suited for occasional use.
- Color
- gold-tone
- Material
- Brass and enamel
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- glam
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Specifications
A striking gold-tone signet ring with a bold shape, radiant relief pattern, and hammered texture, crafted from brass and enamel.
Brass and enamel construction, hammered texture, width 23mm, made in Italy, includes designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Color
- gold-tone · yellow
- Material
- Brass and enamel
- Style
- glam
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Additional Attributes
- gold-tone finish
- brass construction
- enamel detailing
- large rounded shape
- radiant relief pattern
- hammered texture
- width 23mm
- made in Italy
- includes soft designer case
- includes cleaning cloth
Product Insights
The Versace Medusa Signet Ring, a 23mm wide plated brass ring with hammered, polished Medusa, and black enamel finishes and hand engraving, offers a matte, sculptural feel and resists spinning, but its size 21 (US 9) fits half a size small, requires careful maintenance (dry cloth, avoid moisture, occasional wear only), can cause skin discoloration from copper, is priced at 650 CAD ($495) commanding a 2.5–5x premium over similar signets while being plated brass like more affordable options, and faces near-identical replicas at a fraction of the cost.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Size 21 (US 9) fits up to half a size small due to the 23mm wide band.
- Rotation
- The 23mm band generates enough friction to prevent the ring from spinning.
- Skin discoloration
- Buyers report tarnishing and skin discoloration, especially with moisture; the brass alloy contains copper and may include trace nickel.
- Value
- At $650 CAD, priced similarly to sterling silver signets but in plated brass.
- Care
- Clean with a dry cloth only; avoid water, cosmetics, perfumes, and daily wear; store in its case.
- Surface finishes
- Hammered gold-tone brass, a polished Medusa relief, and black enamel layer on the 23mm face.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-finishing includes an engraved VERSACE logo and side meander pattern.
- Texture feel
- Unlike polished signets, the hammered ring reads as hand-crafted and sculptural rather than smooth and reflective.
- Durability
- Made of 100% plated brass, this costume jewelry is suitable for occasional wear only.
- Brand premium
- Priced at $495, the ring commands a 2.5–5x premium over similar brass/silver signets.
- Sizing and fit
- The listed size 21 is Versace's US 9, not US 10.5, and the 23mm band requires about a half-size adjustment up from thin-band sizing.
- Statement scale
- The 23mm face is a full sovereign width and nearly double the width of many classic men's signets, making it a substantial statement signet rather than a thin minimalist band.
- Box contents
- The ring arrives with a soft designer case and a cleaning cloth intended for the brass and enamel finish.
Product record
- Title
- Medusa Signet Ring
- Brand
- Versace
- Price
- 650 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Medusa Signet Ring: Choose this if you want a bold, gold-tone statement signet: it has a large round face with a raised Medusa head, hammered-texture band, and a 23 mm width in brass with a mirror-like golden finish, made in Italy. It suits size 21 wearers in the Golden Yellow colorway, and comes with a soft designer case and cleaning cloth. Note the metal is 100% plated brass rather than solid precious metal.[1,2,3,4,5] | Icon Green And Gold Ring: Choose this if you want a statement ring in Versace's baroque style, with an embossed Medusa medallion at the front, green enamel inlays along the 7 mm brass band, and an engraved Greca pattern along the trim. It is made in Italy with a polished gold-tone finish and comes in sizes 17, 21, and 23. Note that the photos show a small gap at the front where the medallion meets the two band halves, with crisp metal edges.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A polished gold-tone signet ring shown at an angle, showing its circular face with a raised central Medusa-style head, a textured radial surround with four pointed prongs, and a hammered finish on the tapered band.
- Overall shapeCircular signet face that transitions into a tapered ring band; ring is shown at a low three-quarter angle revealing face and one side of the band.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (high) - Central motifRaised three-dimensional round medallion at center with a sculpted human/face relief set inside a smooth circular bezel.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.51 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Surrounding bezel detailWide circular surround around the central medallion with closely spaced radial ridges/textured grooves and four raised pointed prongs at roughly cardinal positions.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Band finishTapered band with a hammered or faceted irregular surface texture visible on the shank leading away from the face.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.51 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface finish and reflectionsHigh-gloss metallic finish producing bright specular highlights on raised surfaces and softer reflections in recessed areas.
Other
Studio shot on plain white background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the ring; ring positioned in the lower central area of the frame.
- Background and compositionSmooth white background occupying the full frame with the ring placed near the lower center, leaving large negative space above.
- ShadowSoft edged shadow cast to the right and slightly downward from the ring, indicating a light source from the upper left.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.53 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the ring face and visible side of the band with smooth even lighting and no visible text or props.
Colors
yellow gold· entire visible ring#D5AB6C- Overall shapeCircular signet face that transitions into a tapered ring band; ring is shown at a low three-quarter angle revealing face and one side of the band.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a gold signet ring showing the interior smooth band and a hammered-texture exterior; interior contains stamped text.
- Exterior hammered bandBroad exterior band with an irregular hammered texture composed of shallow, rounded indentations across the visible outer surface; high-gloss finish producing bright highlights on raised areas.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.14 · w 0.42 · h 0.64 (high) - Interior smooth surfaceInner face of the ring is smooth, highly reflective, and slightly concave where it would contact the finger; reflects warm specular highlights and a soft shadow from the ring opening.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high) - Interior stamped engravingLegible stamped text present on the inner surface of the ring.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.43 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (medium) - Engraved brand text“VERSACE”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.45 · w 0.26 · h 0.08 (medium) - Engraved production text“MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (medium) - Interior size mark“7”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (medium) - Band joints and prong hintsTwo narrow, polished structural elements appear at the top rim of the ring where the band meets the signet bezel, visible as smooth polished tabs.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up with neutral light background, soft directional lighting from upper left creating distinct highlights and a diffuse shadow to the lower right.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on the ring interior and edge detail; ring is positioned near center with part of the band cropped by the image edges.
- Lighting and shadowDirectional studio lighting from the upper-left produces bright specular highlights on the polished metal and casts a soft diffuse shadow extending to the lower-right of the ring.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Background surfaceClean, neutral light-gray to off-white matte surface with no visible texture, used for product staging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
shiny yellow gold· exterior hammered band#D1BBA4shiny yellow gold· interior smooth surface#DC9B4B- Exterior hammered bandBroad exterior band with an irregular hammered texture composed of shallow, rounded indentations across the visible outer surface; high-gloss finish producing bright highlights on raised areas.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/DesignerReps, r/whatsthisworth, r/jewelry, r/VersaceReddit users frequently discuss the quality and authenticity of Versace Medusa signet rings, noting they are costume jewelry that may tarnish with regular wear, but appreciate the design for occasional use.
Users appreciate the design but caution that the rings are not real gold and may cause skin irritation or tarnish quickly.
Themes
Use Cases
- Special occasion fashion accessory
- Collectible or vintage item
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Fine jewelry brands (Cartier, Tiffany)
Versace jewelry is not precious metal; it is costume jewelry compared to fine jewelry houses.
vs Replicas from DHGate
Replicas are considered nearly identical in appearance and may offer better value, though quality varies.
Source Threads
Replica quality concerns about Versace rings turning skin green
if they don’t leave collor on my finger i’m in
u/OG_WINEPAPIView thread →
Identification of found ring as vintage Versace gold signet ring
That’s a vintage Versace gold signet ring. This link shows a modern one.
u/KruzerVanDuzerView thread →
Explanation that Versace rings are not solid gold
The rings in their collection would be much, much more expensive if made in solid gold.
u/smitherynycView thread →
Discussion on Versace jewelry being costume jewelry with little real gold
Versace did not make fine jewelry until fairly recently. Most official Versace made jewelry is costume jewelry. It's probably really Versace, but it has little to no real gold.
u/rainbowsunset48View thread →
Versace jewelry durability is suitable for occasional wear only
Versace’s Jewelry certainly holds up if worn on occasion or for events. I have some necklaces i wear/have worn in bare skin from years ago and they are still good, no chipping. I mostly wear it to dinner/club/outings. If you plan on wearing it everyday, I’m not sure you’ll see the same longevity.
u/AggravatingCost2280View thread →