{"product_id":"victorian-18ct-gold-lapis-lazuli-signet-ring-london-1875","title":"Victorian 18ct Gold \u0026 Lapis Lazuli Signet Ring, London 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine Victorian signet ring in 18ct yellow gold, London hallmarked 1875, set with an oval slab of lapis lazuli and retaining its original hand-engraved scrollwork to the setting edge and shoulders. The scrolled engraving — carried out by hand, as was standard practice in Victorian England — is crisp and well-preserved, the detail as sharp as the day it was cut. The hallmarks to the interior of the shank are equally crisp, the London assay mark and date letter for 1875 reading clearly after 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli has been the preferred stone for seal engraving since antiquity, its hardness taking a clean impression in wax and its deep blue ground providing excellent contrast for an engraved device. The oval head of this ring — 1.5 × 1.2cm — is unengraved and ready to receive initials, a monogram, or a family crest, the stone in excellent condition with no chips or damage to the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLondon hallmarked 18ct gold, 1875. Ring size L½ (UK); weight 10g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1875\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 × 1.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L½ (UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct gold, London 1875\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis lazuli (unengraved; suitable for initials, monogram or crest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-engraved scrollwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wildsmith Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55816700887424,"sku":"","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/2127\/0385\/files\/6CFE4456-56C3-4FB2-A336-411CB24746FB.jpg?v=1744224495","url":"https:\/\/wildsmithjewellery.co.uk\/ar\/products\/victorian-18ct-gold-lapis-lazuli-signet-ring-london-1875","provider":"Wildsmith Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}