Victorian Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring FIDE AC DIFFIDE jade More than likely it was

More than likely it was created as a private commission

it remains in excellent condition

tests as 22k gold

it's simple and elegant - dating from the latter half of the 19th Century

this lovely piece is very typical of the era

Victorian Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring FIDE AC DIFFIDE jade More than likely it wasDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A superb Victorian carnelian signet ring with heraldic intaglio crest and motto. The crest depicts an eagle's head, above a banner with the Latin FIDE AC DIFFIDE, or "Faith and Distrust" (although I'm a little unsure about the "ac"). The ring is a good size, and modelled in 18 karat gold, dating from circa 1880. The crest and motto belongs Samual James Augustus Salter, as per the entry in Fairbairn: "Salter, Samuel James