Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring with Armorial Intaglio Crest feed-agegroup-adult insect motifs were hugely popular

insect motifs were hugely popular

The center of each garnet is adorned with a circular seed pearl accent

making it a design both romantic and historic

or Lakeland

The hiring of French designer Alfred Philippe as head designer in 1930 was pivotal to Trifari’s success

Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring with Armorial Intaglio Crest feed-agegroup-adult insect motifs were hugely popularA distinguished signet ring, set in 14ct yellow gold and set with a striking armorial intaglio crest carved in layered bluey grey and black sardonyx, a hardstone traditionally favoured for heraldic engraving. Likely Austrian or German in origin. The intaglio depicts a shield adorned with heraldic devices, framed by scrolling baroque mantling and surmounted by a crested helm with feathered plumes. The precision of the carving indicates it was designed