Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Signet Ring With Bloodstone Intaglio Of A Huntsman

An unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold signet ringA ring with a central plaque on which one’s initials, a seal, or a crest is engraved. that was assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. in London in 1922. It has been set wih a bloodstoneA dark green to dark bluish-green variety of Chalcedony that is splattered with red or brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings. that has a carved 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 huntsman blowing his horn and the words “Free for a blast”.

So it is open for interpretation!