Antique Signet Ring | Letter G or D Initial Ring hardstone cameo The ring is 14k gold

The ring is 14k gold and in great condition with minimal chipping to the facets of the garnets (visible under magnification)

the moonstone is a later replacement stone

Originally created as a brooch by the esteemed Bippart Co

The face of the ring was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1880-1900) that our jeweler expertly transformed with the addition of a split 14k gold band

A discreet hook at the base of the brooch suggests its original function as a jewel intended to suspend a chatelaine or watch

Antique Signet Ring | Letter G or D Initial Ring hardstone cameo The ring is 14k goldOriginally very practical in nature, signet or seal rings were designed in reverse and used to place initials or a coat of arms onto paper using wax, clay, or an embossing technique. Once this function was no longer needed, signet rings became entirely ornamental and the design was no longer a reverse mirror image. Perfect for a man or woman, this 10k gold antique signet ring (circa 1910) is engraved with the letter G (or possibly a D). The size 10. 5