Victorian Carnelian Lion Crest Signet Ring aluminum I am graven in amethyst

I am graven in amethyst

with black and coloured enamelling (protected by some form of clear lacquer) on gilt metal

This sterling silver band is engraved with a pictogram message "The Bond of Our Joining Shall Not Be Broken"

Roman Eagle: 3

and sturdy trees are torn up by the roots with their combined efforts

Victorian Carnelian Lion Crest Signet Ring aluminum I am graven in amethystDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian carnelian signet ring with an intaglio crest and motto. The crest depicts an lion below a banner with the Latin motto TENAS PROPISITI or "Tenacious Purpose". The ring is a good size, and modelled in 15 karat gold, dating from circa 1880. STONES Carnelian Agate MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 5 x 1. 3cm Width of band: 3. 6mm Rise off finger: 5mm WEIGHT 8. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good