DATE: Victorian, c.1880

A superb Victorian intaglio signet ring featuring an oval carnelian stone with the Latin motto VIRTUTE RESURGO, or "I rise again with valour". The head is rectangular, with a concealed glass locket compartment on the back, and elegant trifurcated shoulders. It's modelled in 18 karat gold and dates from the 1880s

STONES 

Carnelian Agate

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 1.4 x 1.2cm

Width of band: 2.6mm

Locket compartment: 9.3 x 7.3mm

WEIGHT 

4.6g

MARKS 

Stamped 18ct

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age