14ct Gold & Lapis Signet Ring With Intaglio Of Crest

An unusual 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) gold lapis signet ringA ring with a central plaque on which one’s initials, a seal, or a crest is engraved. with a split shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. to the top and a good detailed intaglioAn engraved stone, the opposite of a cameo, with a recessed design cut below the surface of the stone. Intaglio designs are common for signet rings and fob seals. of a family crest featuring a shield. Above is a hemet and wings with fleur-de-lis in between. A three-petaled iris flower, the fleur-de-lis is used as the emblem of the kings of France. It was also featured on the coat of arms of the British rulers because the British had an alliance with the French.