Victorian Knight Intaglio Signet Ring Size:8.75 Evidence of an old resize

Evidence of an old resize to the back of the band

An exceptional mid Victorian signet ring with lobster armour band and cushion shaped face complete with a heraldic intaglio seal

but eventually evolved to include stones coming out of the African mines and cut in the old style cushion shape

4cm (including bail)

It's set with old mine cut diamonds

Victorian Knight Intaglio Signet Ring Size:8.75 Evidence of an old resizeDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A cool Victorian signet ring featuring an intaglio carved knight. Fully helmeted, he carries a shield with fleur de lis heraldic emblem, also appearing on his head crest. The stone is sardonyx, carved through a white band to render the intaglio in the red stone beneath. The ring dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870, modelled in 15 karat gold. STONES Sardonyx Panel MEASUREMENTS Head: 17. 9 x 15. 3mm Width