Victorian Bloodstone Greyhound Intaglio Signet Ring pinchbeck Charming Blue John earrings dating

Charming Blue John earrings dating from the latter half of the 19th century

a simpler time)

set within a diamond halo

although not the original intention

Victorian Bloodstone Greyhound Intaglio Signet Ring pinchbeck Charming Blue John earrings datingDATE: Victorian, 1873 Cool Victorian heraldic signet ring intaglio carved with a greyhound crest. The seal is wonderfully detailed, engraved into an oval bloodstone panel, and mounted in a substantial 15k gold ring with hallmarks dating it to the year 1873. STONES Bloodstone MEASUREMENTS Head: 15. 5 x 13. 2mm WEIGHT 6. 2g MARKS English hallmarks for 15k gold, Birmingham 1873 CONDITION Very good, with gorgeous antique patina