Petite Bloodstone Crest Ring cable While mourning jewelry goes back

While mourning jewelry goes back to at least the middle ages

Good antique condition with wear to stone and gold in line with age and use

maker's mark IJLd

the shape and polish of the mount are intended to give the illusion of a larger diamond within a bright milgrained frame

tells us this romantic piece was made slightly later

Petite Bloodstone Crest Ring cable While mourning jewelry goes backThis striking bloodstone and gold ring summons all the power of thousands of years of tradition within the history of the signet ring. Since at least 1400 BCE, signet or seal rings have been tools (serving as signature or seal) as much as they have been markers of status, and the weight and craftsmanship of a sturdy engraved piece will make you feel that immediately. While we have not been able to match the crest to a family name, the figure of a dog