Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring with Armorial Intaglio Crest feed-condition-used and timeless sophistication

and timeless sophistication

A delightfully romantic Edwardian tie pin in 9ct gold

with later revivals during the Renaissance and the Victorian era

Aquamarine

Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring with Armorial Intaglio Crest feed-condition-used and timeless sophisticationA distinguished signet ring, set in 14ct yellow gold and set with a striking armorial intaglio crest carved in layered bluey grey and black sardonyx, a hardstone traditionally favoured for heraldic engraving. Likely Austrian or German in origin. The intaglio depicts a shield adorned with heraldic devices, framed by scrolling baroque mantling and surmounted by a crested helm with feathered plumes. The precision of the carving indicates it was designed