Victorian 18ct Gold & Bloodstone Intaglio Of A Wolf’s Head Signet Ring

A finely carved 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and 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. 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. VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). ring. ​The latin under the wolf’s head reads ​’Firmitas et Sanitas​’, which translates as ​’Strength and Health’. Well proportioned and smart on the finger.