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French carnelian armorial signet ring, Paris c.1900

Family Mottoes on Signet Rings: Meanings, from Frangas Non Flectes to Cavendo Tutus

What do the mottoes on antique signet rings mean? A dealer’s guide to family mottoes, from Frangas non flectes to Cavendo tutus, and how they were engraved on seals.

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Georgian crowned heart ring with rose cut diamonds, c.1740

Georgian Engagement Rings and Georgian Rings: A Buyer's Guide

What a Georgian engagement ring really was, the main styles from crowned hearts and bow rings to clusters and sentimental rings, how to recognise a Georgian ring and how to...

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Antique French Saint-Esprit dove necklace with green pastes, c.1830, on cream

Antique Necklaces and Chains: A Buyer's Guide by Era

How to buy an antique necklace or chain: dating by clasp, link and marks, choosing the right length, and what to check for condition, with examples from Georgian to Art...

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