Vintage Bloodstone Antelope Intaglio Ring
An excellent vintage signet ring set with a bloodstone panel featuring an intaglio crest: the Heraldic Antelope. And if you don't quite recognise this creature that's no surprise, it's a medieval fantastical beast. Per Fairbairn's Book of Crests: "A fabulous animal, with body of a stag and the tail of a unicorn, and having a tusk at the tip of the nose, tufts down the back part of the neck, and on the tail, chest, and thighs."
The ring itself is heavy, crafted in solid yellow gold with English hallmarks for the year 1984, and the bloodstone agate flecked with crimson speckles.
Era: Vintage, 1984
Ring size: M or 6.25 US. Resizeable for £55
Head: 14.9mm by 11.8mm
Stone: Bloodstone Agate
Hallmarks: English, Birmingham, 9ct Gold, 1984, S J Maker's Mark
Condition: Great vintage condition with strong patina to the gold and stone
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[Last updated: September 15th, 2025]
Resizing
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£55 flat fee
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Layaway
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Condition
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