Edwardian Lyre Intaglio Signet Ring Size:8 59ct Cushion Cut Burma Ruby

59ct Cushion Cut Burma Ruby - no heat treatment

blue and white decoration

Wires are later additions

around a central locket compartment

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Edwardian Lyre Intaglio Signet Ring Size:8 59ct Cushion Cut Burma RubyDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 A superb antique signet ring with lyre intaglio on a sardonyx panel. The band features striking engraved detailing to the shoulders, crafted in 9 karat gold throughout and dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. In Ancient Greece, lyrical poetry as the name suggests was accompanied by lyre playing, indeed the word lyre is used metaphorically when referencing the skill of a poet, as in Byron's "I wish to tune my quivering