Victorian Dragon Intaglio Shield Signet Ring labradorite the blades folding away safely

the blades folding away safely

some very light wear to the enamel commensurate with age

Crafted in 935 silver throughout

Turquoise paste gemstones

think of love transcending all faults

Victorian Dragon Intaglio Shield Signet Ring labradorite the blades folding away safelyDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 Cool Victorian signet ring with a winged dragon intaglio carved into the shield shaped sardonyx head. The carver has made clever use of the two colour bands present in the stone, the mythical beast rendered in red, and the white section giving the illusion of bat like wing translucency and creating strong contrast between the subject and background. It's mounted in silver with rope twist border around the head and elegant