You know I'm a sucker for a carved Sardonyx, I find the owdery blue absolutely dreamy, even more so when there's an interesting motif carvd into it.
This piece was made in Germany in or around 1884 but certainly prior to 1888 when the crescent and crown mark came into play.
8 carat gold isn't something we come across often but was the minimum standard for gold in Germany after 1884 and is also the minimum standard for gold in Greece, Denmark and Mexico.
I'm not etirely sure what the seal is decipting but I can make out a shield with a bearded face to the centre topped with an extravagent crown. A suuuuuper cool piece.
Perfect for the collector of unusual finds!
Antique Sardonyx signet ring
Material - 8ct gold
Hallmarks - 333 and illegible makes mark
Country of origin - Germany
Size - UK L / US 5.75 / EU 51.25
Length of face - 16mm
Width of face - 13mm
Weight - 4.5g
Condition - excellent antique condition.
All of my pieces are at the very least pre-owned and most of them are vintage or antique. This item is not brand new and as such, will not look brand new. Please expect signs of wear to include kinks in links, surface wear to gold, scuffs to stones and accept this as part and parcel of buying second hand jewellery. I will be as clear as I can with item descriptions and condition statements and aim to make sure you are aware of any potential defects before you buy. Please study the photos carefully as they form part of the condition statement.