Victorian Intaglio Seal Signet Ring snake rings The base is carnelian agate

The base is carnelian agate and the body shows floral and scroll detailing

Most likely intended as an engagement ring

while the design is simple and timeless - a teardrop shaped drop dangling beneath two articulated diamond points

Such pastorals were appealed to city-dwellers

Victorian Intaglio Seal Signet Ring snake rings The base is carnelian agateDATE: Victorian, c. 1884 A cool antique signet ring, with a carnelian intaglio with the words "Nihilo Nisi Cruce". The Latin phrase translates to "With nothing but the Cross". The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. It's also carved with an English heraldic crest that, according to Fairbairn, belonged to the Barber family, with different spelling variations such as Barbour and Barberton. One of the earliest bearers to the surname was Alexander