Edwardian 18ct Gold Signet Ring With Intaglio Of A Galleon

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 made in London in 1911.  The decorative shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. sweeps up to meet an oval shaped top that has been carved with an 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 galleon.  The galleon was used by the clan MacDonald, Lord of The Isles and it also appears in The Chiefs Coats of Arms.  A perfect gift to someone who loves the high seas!