Victorian 18ct Gold Carnelian Intaglio Of A Crest Signet Ring

An 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and carnelian​A translucent red variety of chalcedony which in its turn is a form of cryptocrystalline quartz. ​Carnelian has​ been known and used since antiquity when it was sourced from the surfaces of the Egyptian and Arabian deserts. The ​most prized carnelian has a true blood-red color. men’s signet ringA ring with a central plaque on which one’s initials, a seal, or a crest is engraved. that was made circa 1840-1870. The large oval banded two tone carnelian, an orange variety of chalcedonyA microcrystalline type of quartz occurring in several different forms including onyx and agate., features a finely 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 an armorial crest. It is composed of two fleur de lis, one within a tilted  shield and a helmet above. It is most likely a French Coat of Arms. This is set into a wide tapered 18ct gold bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings.
that has been carved with decorative repoussee detail typical of the late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). and early VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). period. This ring can be resized, though please note there may be an additional charge to increase by more than three sizes.