French 19th Century Monogram Intaglio Ring

Rare Antique French 19th Century Gold Monogrammed Intaglio Seal Ring

A Stunning Signet Ring Dating From the Late 19th Century c.1870. The Signet Features Masterly Carved Monogrammed Initials on a Shielded Blue-Black Layered Agate Gemstone

The Letters are Ornately Decorated with Antler-Like Characteristics and Depict the Initials ‘DU/DV’ Carved in Negative, So When Pressed Into Sealing Wax for Letters or Deeds, the Monogram is Displayed in Positive (Can Also Be Worn For ‘AV/AU’ Initials!)

Unusually, the Shielded Bezel is Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, While the Shank is Made with 14K Rosy Gold - Possibly From a Previous Conversion

UK Size J 3/4, US Size 5

4.02g