Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring in 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1870 rare locket or profession

or profession

What a dazzler of a jewel

However the cult of snake jewellery became highly desirable in Victorian times as Prince Albert proposed to the soon to be Queen Victoria with a golden snake ring

The combination of ruby and pearl was a favourite in the Victorian era ruby symbolising passion and vitality

they were a staple of a gentleman’s wardrobe

Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Ring in 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1870 rare locket or professionThis Victorian intaglio ring is a luxurious and gorgeous jewel of buttery deep gold! We adore the defined and detailed intaglio image which has been expertly carved by hand in bloodstone. The intaglio here depicts quite a striking character. A side profile of a boar with mouth open, tongue out and bearing its large teeth, a heraldic image often used for Scottish Clans. The image has been beautify hand carved in the bloodstone which is an ideal