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Categories: Sold Items, Sold Rings.Signet rings were originally used to engrave as an intaglio a family seal or crest and was then used to “seal” an envelope with hot wax to prevent anyone from opening the letter, and here is elegant antique rose gold signet ring made in 1909.
the colour of the rose gold is just so gorgeous with that warm tone that looks so good against the skin and with the traditional shield shaped top sits comfortably on the finger.
Able to be engraved with a family crest or initials, or left as it is, the top of the shield measures 14.5mm across by 14.1mm and will suit any finger.
Antique signet rings are becoming so hard to find in great condition such as this making this antique rose gold signet ring just perfect for any finger.
Stock# ES6316
Hallmarked: Chester 1909
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Description
Brief history on signet rings.
Signet rings have been used since 3,200 BC, however these were not true signet rings in the sense of later rings that were engraved with a family seal or crest. This form of ring has been around since the 17th century, and were originally for royalty and noble families and was often used to press down into warm wax that was dripped onto paper to show a royal seal, or an envelope to prevent anyone from opening the letter, as once the letter was opened, this would break the seal mark.
Today, signet rings are often engraved with initials or even left plain.