{"product_id":"victorian-hexagonal-bloodstone-signet-ring-18k-gold-birmingham-1882","title":"Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn unusual and boldly geometric Victorian bloodstone signet ring, fully hallmarked for 18K gold, Birmingham, 1882. The ring is the work of W\u0026amp;H, likely the Birmingham-based jewellers White \u0026amp; Hawkins.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt the centre sits a striking hexagonal plaque of bloodstone - also known as heliotrope - a dark green chalcedony flecked with vivid red inclusions of iron oxide. This material was traditionally associated with protection, courage, and healing, and was a favoured choice for men’s signet rings and fobs in the Georgian and Victorian periods.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe gemstone measures 15mm x 9mm, and is neatly rub-over set in a heavy gold mount with flared shoulders. The signet face is raised and sharply faceted, creating a clean modern silhouette that belies its 19th-century origin. The band itself is substantial, measuring 6mm wide and retaining crisp parallel grooves near the shoulder, a subtle nod to the neoclassical tastes of the mid-Victorian era.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring bears a full English hallmark suite for Birmingham 1882, including the maker’s mark \u003cem\u003eW\u0026amp;H\u003c\/em\u003e, crown for gold, ‘18’ for 18 carat, Birmingham anchor, and the date letter.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloodstone (15mm x 9mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK S½ \/ US 9.25\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBand Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.27g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition. Minor evidence of historic resizing, otherwise excellent.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis ring’s precise geometry and clean setting lend it an unexpectedly modernist feel - an excellent example of Victorian craftsmanship ahead of its time.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48873826091316,"sku":"1017810121","price":1528.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5565_2279559.jpg?v=1756226414","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/de-at\/products\/victorian-hexagonal-bloodstone-signet-ring-18k-gold-birmingham-1882","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}