Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring with Armorial Intaglio Crest feed-agegroup-adult Animal motifs were especially loved

Animal motifs were especially loved during the Edwardian era

Henning Koppel (1918 - 1981) was a Danish designer

set with a oval cushion-cut ruby in a warm 18ct gold mount

pairing the geometric sparkle of diamonds and rubies with the soft lustre of a pearl

Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring with Armorial Intaglio Crest feed-agegroup-adult Animal motifs were especially lovedA 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