1970s Tree Bark Signet Ring

1970s Tree Bark Signet RingCool vintage signet ring made in the 1970s (and very, very much of its time). The face has been carved (gouged?) with an abstract, repeating pattern that's reminiscent of tree bark, and English hallmarks confirm solid 9 carat gold construction and the year it was made: 1972. Era: Vintage, 1972 Ring size: N or 6. 75 US. Resizeable for 55. Head size: 14. 6mm by 11. 4mm Hallmarks: English, London, 9ct Gold, 1972, M S & S Maker's Mark Condition: Great

while the latter tells the story of a group of people stranded in a valley full of spiders

A ring very much 'of its time'

It's popularity was given a significant boost during Napoleon's infamous European campaign

The back opens to reveal a hidden acrostic message: the word DEAREST spelled out in on a musical staff (the rest is slightly wrong

three-tone gold: yellow

Exquisite antique earrings dating from the late Victorian period

it's impossible to authentically replicate and gives the metal its own unique appearance: dark areas of oxidation on the crevices

Marks: French control marks (eagle head) for 18ct gold

MB&Co became highly regarded for contemporary designs within the Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts/Jugendstil movements

and the artisan has used the same design on both front and back

The charms are displayed symmetrically about the centre

Isis protected her child