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A 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.
Lapis 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.
London hallmarked 18ct gold, 1875. Ring size L½ (UK); weight 10g.
The Details
- Circa: 1875
- Weight: 10g
- Head dimensions: 1.5 × 1.2cm
- Ring size: L½ (UK)
- Hallmarks: 18ct gold, London 1875
- Stone: Lapis lazuli (unengraved; suitable for initials, monogram or crest)
- Shoulders: Hand-engraved scrollwork
Victorian 18ct Gold & Lapis Lazuli Signet Ring, London 1875
Prezzo scontato£2,450.00 GBP
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Victorian 18ct Gold & Lapis Lazuli Signet Ring, London 1875
Prezzo scontato£2,450.00 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
You can place an order online but are more than welcome to visit our studio on Jermyn Street in central London for a private appointment to select your signet ring.
Aboloutley! We have received commissions from all over the world and offer free global shipping using secured and insured shipping operators.
Every Wildsmith signet ring is handmade to order. We typically allow 6-8 weeks for a seal engraved traditional Oxford oval signet ring. Stone set signet rings however, can take up to 12-15 weeks. Please get in touch if you have a deadline and are unsure about the timeframe.
Of course you can! Long gone are the days where a signet ring was worn exclusively by the the aristocracy and royalty. At Wildsmith we believe a signet ring is an expression of your style and personality, whilst having an heirloom piece of jewellery to hand down to future generations.
Anything you wish! Monogram, Initials, family crest or coat of arms. We have a very handy family crest finder installed on each of our ring listings. This is useful if you know your family crest already. If you're unsure, we have reference books in our Jermyn Street studio.
Signet ring sizings are not an exact science. We allow a complimentary resizing after receiving your ring if the fit isn't quite right. Simply return the ring within a reasonable time frame and we will adjust it accordingly.
Unfortunately not. Due to the bespoke nature of our signet rings we are unable to accept returns or exchanges on bespoke commissions.
