A Stone with History

Classic Vintage Signet Gold Ring with Carnelian, Germany c. 1955


€ 790.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Classic Vintage Signet Gold Ring with Carnelian, Germany c. 1955
Classic Vintage Signet Gold Ring with Carnelian, Germany c. 1955
Description
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Carnelian is a stone with thousands of years of history. Hildegard von Bingen already mentioned it in her writings, and even before her it was known to the Etruscans as a gemstone. The Romans also liked to use it for cameos because, in addition to its fiery color, it offers the advantage of being easy to engrave, making it ideal for making intaglios. After all, the people of antiquity used a seal for all the occasions on which we sign our name or show our ID today. The seal impression was used to authenticate letters and documents, to seal goods, stocks, chests or doors. A signet ring was therefore an indispensable utensil for wealthy citizens and at the same time a status symbol. An intensely colored carnelian is set into this signet ring, cut to a table shape and polished smooth. The stone is presented in a golden setting in the contemporary taste of the economic miracle years, which articulates the details with rounded edges. It is suitable for engraving a coat of arms. The ring came to us here in Berlin and is in good condition.
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Classic Vintage Signet Gold Ring with Carnelian, Germany c. 1955
A Stone with History
€ 790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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