{"product_id":"french-carnelian-armorial-signet","title":"French Carnelian Armorial Signet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA large antique signet ring, made in Paris c.1900, its carnelian engraved with a quartered coat of arms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eArmorial signets were made to order: the arms identified the owner and sealed his letters. This example is unusually personal. Two quarters show a greyhound, a traditional emblem of loyalty, and the other two a flaming heart, a symbol of devotion. Small stars in the greyhound quarters are picked out in cold-painted enamel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe orange carnelian is cut deep and clean, as a seal stone should be. The shoulders are engraved with flowers, three to each side, and the ring is of a generous size and weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe band carries the eagle's head, the mark used in Paris for 18K gold, which confirms where it was made. Pieces assayed outside Paris carried a horse's head instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA substantial ring with real presence, well suited to a larger hand or to wear on the little finger.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900; Paris, France; 18K gold (eagle's head mark, Paris); carnelian intaglio; face 2 × 1 cm, 0.4 cm deep; 8.75g; UK Y, US 12.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Light wear consistent with age; the painted stars remain visible.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49368289804596,"sku":null,"price":14400.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/p2-25.jpg?v=1793919098","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-il\/products\/french-carnelian-armorial-signet","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}