with simple deep chased shoulder detailing and English hallmarks dating it to the year 1888
It's crafted in 18 karat gold and remains in excellent condition - featuring the new style opening mechanism (two screws on either side allowing the two halves to be completely separated)
The central stone displays a vivid royal blue colour
78ct Old Mine Cut Diamond - J-SI1
it would have been used to store cosmetic patches worn on the skin to cover blemishes
Victorian Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring FIDE AC DIFFIDE Size:10.75 with simple deep chased shoulderDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A superb Victorian carnelian signet ring with heraldic intaglio crest and motto. The crest depicts an eagle's head, above a banner with the Latin FIDE AC DIFFIDE, or "Faith and Distrust" (although I'm a little unsure about the "ac"). The ring is a good size, and modelled in 18 karat gold, dating from circa 1880. The crest and motto belongs Samual James Augustus Salter, as per the entry in Fairbairn: "Salter, Samuel James