Vintage Heraldic Intaglio Ring

Vintage Heraldic Intaglio RingAn excellent, larger scale sardonyx signet ring carved with a nicolo intaglio depicting a full heraldic achievement including: shield with charge, helmet, mantling, torse, and crest. The coat of arms displays black, carved through the cushion shaped stones's lighter blue surface band. It's mounted in 14 carat gold and dates from the 1960s, or thereabouts. Heraldry remains, unfortunately, a realm of mystery and elitism, although it features prominently

It's crafted in 18 carat white gold with London hallmarks for the year 1955

M H Maker''s Mark

54ct total calculated) and Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamonds

Rise off finger: 6mm

Crafted in 9ct gold

the ouroboros often being associated with alchemic practices

As part of the Osiris myth

origin opinion: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Cool vintage band featuring a repeated engraved pattern around the outside: deep XX and shallow ()() motifs

carved from the gold of the head

Tuesday: Mars with sword in a quadriga pulled by four horses

and clean lines