Victorian "I Only Change When I Die" Gold Signet Ring aquamarine An item with a swallow

An item with a swallow on it was presented to a loved one as they set out on a journey or given from the person leaving to the loved ones they left behind

with the initials "J H"

Pearl leaf motifs sit at each side of the heart

as well as the modern coat of arms and various coins

Victorian "I Only Change When I Die" Gold Signet Ring aquamarine An item with a swallowDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian signet ring, with a round face featuring a leaf amongst a French motto "Je Ne Change Qu'en Mourant", translating to "I Only Change When I Die". A vow to life long fidelity, to always feel the same whether that be in love or friendship. Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment. Bearing