Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry the brooch captures the Victorian

the brooch captures the Victorian fascination with the natural world

The ring is light enough for everyday wear and would be a perfect anniversary

while the shank (which appears to be a later replacement) is 10k

there are some inclusions that are subtly visible from the surface

An ethereal hand carved moonstone cameo charm created from an antique pin (circa 1910-1920)

Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry the brooch captures the VictorianOriginally very practical in nature, signet or seal rings were designed in reverse and used to place initials or a coat of arms onto paper using wax, clay, or an embossing technique. Once this function was no longer needed, signet rings became entirely ornamental and the design was no longer a reverse mirror image. This antique signet ring (circa 1920) is 10k gold with the initials WEP or WES. The face of the ring measures 0. 7 inches by 0. 55 inches