It's a custom signet ring/crested jeweler site. They make family crests from descriptions, and it looks like some Utena fan requested one from them. I saw it a few years ago, but they were too rich for my blood, especially for something you can't see first hand. Plus, they only had it sizes 5-8 at the time, and my buddies are at 8.5 :/ 

Thus I make my own! =3

Aelanie wrote:

It's definitely too nicely made to be called a "knock-off", but it's obviously not true to the design in the show, and personally, I think it's a poor rendition of the symbol itself...the central diamond element is shaped wrong...

Yeah, I also agree think the overall ring design is lovely and solid enough not to qualify as a knock-off.  Of course, knock-off all depends on your definition; I always took it to mean of lower quality, etc. 

Actually, as far as the rose goes, unless I'm missing something, I would think that the signet, itself, is pretty true to the original.




It's just the band that I wouldn't too much care for, if you're going for authenticity.  KoharuXcandy has a very nice article with pictures of the different signet rings from the series, which can be a help, if a series ring is your cup of tea.  And, of course, the Ohtori Academy Rose Signet Gallery is a great starting reference of looking at the different sort of rings out there.  (My sources are borrowed from both.)

As far as official rings go, from what I understand, back in the day, two separate companies made two rings: (1) Shogakukan released one "official" version of the signet ring which, imvho, is not the most accurate ring out there (pic); and (2) MOVIC produced a ring based off of the movie, pics to be found here.

I believe that Utena rings are very much ymmv.  For example, a while ago, I considered my ideal ring to be a replica of the series, silver, pink signet, etc, something that wasn't huge/wide on my finger.  I think The Utena Signet Ring Fanbase does wonderful work, but I couldn't afford the quality or the newNozomi Utena boxset, which only gave a promise of a ring, if supplies didn't run out.  A couple months ago, I did find my ring, one of the old MOVIC Utena rings on eBay, in excellent condition, and I got a decent deal.

Though the movie ring is... unique, the band very ornate, etc, I just loved having a ring.  That first month, I threatened one of my best Utena-friends with a slap, lest she become my faithful rose bride, and then tried to summon the power of Greyskull because that was my ambition as a little girl.  tl;dr, but I like the family crest ring.  But for around $150 and that band, eh.  Maybe I'd consider it, if it were pink and not red, but that is just me.

All this being said, codeblackhayate, I am a large fan of your work, for creating a ring that is true to form and not massive.

Happened to find this thread and just thought I'd jump in and mention that I'm the fan who commissioned the ring on this site.  The ring in the picture is the exact ring I'm wearing right now.  I rather like how the design came out, and I chose the ring style as a personal touch because I thought it was pretty that way.  I've worn it constantly for something like 8 years now, and it's held up well, though the pink enamel has worn mostly off over time.  Just thought someone might like to know. 

Oh my, tempting!

Thiswomanswork wrote:

Happened to find this thread and just thought I'd jump in and mention that I'm the fan who commissioned the ring on this site.  The ring in the picture is the exact ring I'm wearing right now.  I rather like how the design came out, and I chose the ring style as a personal touch because I thought it was pretty that way.  I've worn it constantly for something like 8 years now, and it's held up well, though the pink enamel has worn mostly off over time.  Just thought someone might like to know. 

Does your ring make wax stamps?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/99137627/r … p_mod_opfy

This is really frustrating because I spent a lot of time and effort and money getting some custom SKU rose crest swag and then this shows up! I collect silver so it fits pefectly into my collection and you can wear it with anything, anywhere. The ring has always been tempting but also a bit iffy for me due to size & I'm not much of a ring wearer.

So this goes on my to buy list. *cries forever*

Michipoo18 wrote:

Does anyone know what happened to the The Utena Signet Ring Fanbase? I see that their site is down.

I've saved away some money and I think it's time to finally get a ring of my own. Thanks for all the helpful links above. I'm gonna start doing my research.

I was wondering about the site myself, as I've checked on it periodically over the last several months and found it down each time.  It turned out well in the end, because I kept researching and found a ring design that I loved even more, which I just ordered and received.  But I'm also curious to know what happened to the Signet Ring Fanbase.  Such gorgeous work there, especially the manga rings!

Anthyz wrote:

I know an online store from Spain and they sell it internationally...

I just received my ring from them a few days ago!!   And it's gorgeous.  Though I'm currently waiting to have it resized - my fault for giving the wrong size, as I forgot that thick-banded rings need to be bigger - everyone who's seen it so far (including the jeweler!) has commented on how pretty and interesting it is, even without recognizing the rose symbol's origin.

I'm going to order a black rose ring once my red one is ready.

Anthyz wrote:

No worry, it's in my Utena Temple (yes, I have one of those xD).

Pics?  I'd love to see a temple to such a worthy idol.

Mine is stamped .925 - sterling silver.

I just got my ring back, resized, and it looks wonderful!  Here are some photos in case anyone is considering one:

Palacio de los Cuervos.  The online store on their website isn't functioning currently, but you can still order a ring by emailing them and making arrangements by PayPal.