Victorian 18ct Gold Signet Ring With Bloodstone Intaglio Of A Ram

An interesting 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 circa 1890-1900. It has been set with 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. which has been engraved with a rampant ram. He is certainly very alert and stands on the grass gazing into the distance.

A great look and an unusual subject.