Art Deco 15ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring

Art Deco sardonyx signet ring dated 1924.

Large oval panel, suitable for most designs. When the white surface band is carved, the red colour of the sard will show through forming a nicolo intaglio. 

Intaglio Carving Only (Surface Engraving is not possible on stone).

Inscription inside the band is possible.

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Ring size: O or 7.25 US. Resizeable for £55

Head: 15.4mm by 12.5mm

Weight: 4.7 grams

Stone: Sardonyx

Hallmarks: English, Birmingham, 15ct Gold, 1924, E.V Maker's Mark

Condition: Great antique condition; light wear consistent with age.

Intaglio: This technique has been used for millenia to create a traditional seal in clay or wax. The design is usually mirrored to make its imprint read the correct way. Intaglios can also be carved "deep-for-show" for bold visual impact on the ring itself (and not mirrored).

Surface Engraving: which is shallower and gives more scope for texture and shading. Surface engraving is only possible on gold (not on stone).

Monogram: Your initials in any style. Monograms can be either intaglio carved or surface engraved

Inscription: Personalise your ring further with an inscription inside the band.

Need inspiration? Here are our Style Sheets

How does it work?

1: Your Sigil. We will work with you to design a sigil that is meaningful and personal to you.

You may have a very clear vision in mind or a concept we can refine together. Or you might have no idea or lots of ideas - that's fine too. We can talk about the themes and values that are sacred to you and offer guidance from resources that cover symbolism from many eras and cultures, European heraldry and family crests, classical mythology and protective deities, talismans and amuletic spells, astrology, alchemy, mysticism, ogham, floriography, symbolic animals and poetry. The pool is deep and the options are endless. Scroll down to our Gallery of Sigils Past below for inspiration.

We can chat over email, DMs, or book in a call - whatever is most comfortable for you.

2: The Ring. Choose a ring and engraving style.

3: Engraving. Your design is hand engraved using ancient techniques. 

Note: Engraving onto gold can take up to 8 weeks and onto stone up to 12 weeks, this isn't fast jewellery but once finished your ring has the potential to last for many thousands of years. 

The Rings

We source antique and vintage signet ring blanks for our Ring Library. Rings can be resized if need: select this option and leave a note with your size.

Each ring is unique and displays its own history in its beautiful patina gained from love and wear. We are highly selective, we only choose rings of the best quality with many decades or centuries of wear left in them.  We endeavor to step lightly and reverently on this Earth and believe vintage rings are the only truly sustainable and ethical choice when it comes to jewellery.

Scroll down to browse our Ring Library...