Antique Signet Ring | Letter G or D Initial Ring hardstone cameo The piece is in very

The piece is in very good condition

The ring is 14k gold and in great condition with minimal chipping to the facets of the garnets (visible under magnification)

but acid tests for 18k gold

A discreet hook at the base of the brooch suggests its original function as a jewel intended to suspend a chatelaine or watch

A simple yet powerful 14k gold crucifix or cross ring

Antique Signet Ring | Letter G or D Initial Ring hardstone cameo The piece is in veryOriginally very practical in nature, signet or seal rings were designed in reverse and used to place initials or a coat of arms onto paper using wax, clay, or an embossing technique. Once this function was no longer needed, signet rings became entirely ornamental and the design was no longer a reverse mirror image. Perfect for a man or woman, this 10k gold antique signet ring (circa 1910) is engraved with the letter G (or possibly a D). The size 10. 5