Victorian Intaglio Seal Signet Ring snake rings 8cts of old cut Diamonds

8cts of old cut Diamonds

Most likely intended as an engagement ring

Dates from the 1920's

Dates from Edwardian period

The base is carnelian agate and the body shows floral and scroll detailing

Victorian Intaglio Seal Signet Ring snake rings 8cts of old cut DiamondsDATE: Victorian, c. 1884 A cool antique signet ring, with a carnelian intaglio with the words "Nihilo Nisi Cruce". The Latin phrase translates to "With nothing but the Cross". The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. It's also carved with an English heraldic crest that, according to Fairbairn, belonged to the Barber family, with different spelling variations such as Barbour and Barberton. One of the earliest bearers to the surname was Alexander