Georgian 18ct Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring With Bird & Envelope Intaglio

A charming late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has been set with an oval 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 been engraved 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 bird carrying an envelope. The lettering spells in French “depechez vous” literally meaning “Hurry up”. A message of love from the bearer.