Victorian Carnelian Lion Crest Signet Ring aluminum Authority and Wisdom

Authority and Wisdom

joined together by a diamond-set "s" motif

And perhaps

The pebble has an almost otherworldly appearance: black with patches of dark green with an almost skin-like texture

with black and coloured enamelling (protected by some form of clear lacquer) on gilt metal

Victorian Carnelian Lion Crest Signet Ring aluminum Authority and WisdomDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian carnelian signet ring with an intaglio crest and motto. The crest depicts an lion below a banner with the Latin motto TENAS PROPISITI or "Tenacious Purpose". The ring is a good size, and modelled in 15 karat gold, dating from circa 1880. STONES Carnelian Agate MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 5 x 1. 3cm Width of band: 3. 6mm Rise off finger: 5mm WEIGHT 8. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good