Antique Date 1887 Bloodstone Signet Ring
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- £1,165.50
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- £1,165.50
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- £1,295.00
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An inspiring choice this antique Romanesque styled seal ring reflects a 19th century obsession with Classical cultures. The Agate signifying strength; this gentle oval looks impressive upon the hand, the traditional design showing the owner's interest in history.
Bloodstone and Dendritic Agate are both types of chalcedony (quartz) which can be semi translucent and feature intriguing natural moss or fern like inclusions formed from the presence of manganese or iron oxides trapped during the stone's formation. Both can be found in Scotland, particularly Lunan Bay in Angus and on the Isle of Skye. This example shows aspects of both. We have had the gorgeous specimen stone re-polished to a smooth gleam by our clever lapidarist.
Read our BLOG article for an insight into the significance of signet rings.
Stones: Mossy hued Bloodstone/Dendritic Agate
Metal: Fully hallmarked for 18ct Gold in the Birmingham Assay Office in 1887. The hallmark is beautifully clear as you'll see in our images. Weighs 4.39 grams.
Ring Size: The ring size is an 'N' or '6.5' but could be altered somewhat to suit.
Measurements: the stone measures 11mm by 13mm
In most case the boxes are for display only but a nice quality modern reproduction box will accompany this piece.
Most of our rings can be adjusted to fit for free, this can be done on purchase by making a note in the order form if you know the size, or at a later date if it is a gift. You can download our handy ring sizing guide here, but don't hesitate to contact us if you need further help with this. If visiting us size adjustments can usually be done in around an hour-ish.
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