As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

As women adopt an accessory traditionally worn by men, designers have begun creating unusual statement pieces for that ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

The origins of the signet ring can be traced back to Mesopotamia around 3,500BC, when they were used – often by illiterate businessmen – to authenticate documents and mark property.

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Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the Vatican following his death, aged 88, on Easter Monday.