Victorian Ceylon Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring Size:6 It's a masterclass in fine

It's a masterclass in fine goldwork

The navette-shaped design features intricately set seed pearls mounted on a royal blue guilliché enamel backdrop and arranged around the word SOUVENIR - which translates from French as memory

themes and motifs including scarabs

the weight is 38 grams

Victorian Ceylon Sapphire Intaglio Signet Ring Size:6 It's a masterclass in fineDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An utterly fantastic Victorian signet ring set with a no heat Ceylon sapphire, intaglio carved with a full coat of arms. The sapphire is faceted to the reverse, and is GCS certified at 5. 59 carats, mounted in a circa 1880s 18k gold mount. The shield is home to a horse, and rests under a knight's helm with ornate ribbon embellishment all around it. It's rare to find a such a special piece. STONES Natural Ceylon Sapphire