{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-gold-intaglio-ring-with-thistle-and-lions-c-1870","title":"Victorian Scottish Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA striking Victorian gold ring dating to around 1870, conceived as a bold expression of Scottish identity and patriotism.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is centred with a shielded orange agate intaglio, most likely of Scottish origin, engraved in reverse with the phrase \u003cstrong\u003e“Dinna Forget”\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended for use as a seal so that the inscription appears correctly when impressed. The phrase is a Scots expression meaning “do not forget” and was commonly associated with remembrance of homeland, family, loyalty, and tradition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt the centre of the inscription is a finely engraved \u003cstrong\u003ethistle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the national emblem of Scotland, symbolising resilience, protection, and endurance. The intaglio is set within an 18K gold mount hand-carved with \u003cstrong\u003etwo opposing lions\u003c\/strong\u003e, powerful symbols in Scottish heraldry representing strength, guardianship, and sovereignty. Each lion is detailed with tiny rose cut sapphire eyes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 9.5 grams and tests as 18K gold. The intaglio measures 1 x 1 cm and the ring has a depth of approximately 7mm. Ring size is UK U, equivalent to US 10. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is in good condition despite its significant age. Fine hairline cracks are present to the interior back of the shank but do not affect stability or wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a highly evocative piece of Victorian jewellery, worn as both a personal seal and a proud declaration of Scottish heritage.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48966506479924,"sku":"1017810206","price":4255.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7022.jpg?v=1765552230","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-fr\/products\/victorian-scottish-gold-intaglio-ring-with-thistle-and-lions-c-1870","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}