A superb mid Victorian era Lapis signet ring made in Birmingham 1868 (that's 157 years ago fyi)
I instantly fell in love with the shape, without really paying much attention as to why. When I look back at the hard stone signet rings I've sold in the past there is a common theme and that is that the settings are almost always chunky or masculine and that's when I realised that it was the soft, romantic, Guinevere vibes that had me by the scruff of my neck.
With a low profile and subtle accentuation to north and south of the face, the pierced shoulders complete the setting in which the slice of lapis sits, ever so slightly proud.
The band has clean crisp English hallmarks and the piece is in excellent condition with the kind of surface wear to the stone that you would expect with a piece of this age.
Victorian lapis signet - Birmingham 1868
Material - 15ct gold and lapis lazuli
Hallmarks - 15 | 6255 | Birmingham | 1868
Size - UK O.25 / US 7.25
Weight - 3.3g
Condition - excellent; surface wear to stone commensurate with age and a couple of nicks to the band again as to be expected with a piece as old as this.
All of my pieces are at the very least pre-loved 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 statement and aim to make sure you are aware of any potential defects before you buy.