Art Deco Bloodstone "Griffin & Sword" Intaglio Signet Ring

$2,750.00

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Art Deco Bloodstone "Griffin & Sword" Intaglio Signet Ring

$2,750.00

Description

DATE: Art Deco, c.1920

Superb antique signet ring set with a 3D geometrical cut bloodstone head with intaglio carved heraldic crest depicting a griffin holding a sword. The bloodstone presents a deep green colour - almost black - with flecks of red throughout, and ideal contrast to the high-carat yellow gold mount. Intricate floral and foliate engraving adorns the gallery, and it dates from the 1920s. Handmade throughout with SS maker's mark inside the band. Crafted in 15 karat gold.

The crest belongs to Clan Bannatyne of Scotland, worn by all of the name and ancestry and often seen alongside their Latin motto: "Nec Cito Nec Tarde" (neither fast nor slow). In heraldry-speak it would be described as: "A demi-griffin, in his dexter paw a sword erect, Proper"

STONES

Bloodstone agate intaglio

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 1.4 x 1.7cm

Width of band: 3.5mm

Rise off finger: 6.2mm

WEIGHT

6.5g

MARKS

Makers mark SS

CONDITION

Excellent