Vintage Art Deco 9ct gold Carnelian signet ring

Vintage Art Deco 9ct gold Carnelian signet ringA handsome vintage Art Deco era 9ct gold, Carnelian signet ring. The ring has a large rectangular Carnelian claw set to the front, the stone has a pale banded layer on top of the rich deep, red orange. The pale layer reflects different tones in different lights from a pale blue to white, it has not been engraved so could be personalised with a crest or initials, Carnelian with this pale overlay look fantastic when carved, revealing the rich orange

one seed pearl with nacre loss

surface wear and a few tiny nicks to the glass panelled sides

Approx measurements:Chain - 14" total lengthLength - 2" with bowWidth - 1"Depth - 0

It is made from gold and black enamel with a glazed hairwork panel that has a halo of seed pearls

Oval shaped with a beautiful floral relief design to the lid in a typical Art Nouveau style

03 grams12mm ring face length

the shoulders seem to be set ever so slightly unevenly

7" circumference

This locket is packed with Victorian sentiment

A gorgeous antique 9ct gold and bloodstone signet or seal ring

the inner cuvette is also base metal

40" height including the bale