Antique Bloodstone Intaglio Locket or Poison Signet Ring in 18ct Gold japanese Description: Very much in the

Description: Very much in the German Art Nouveau (or Jugendstil) style but with British 9ct mark - it was common for jewellers to borrow design cues but this one is slightly unusual as British Art Nouveau tends to copy the French style if anything

It has been converted from a brooch and there are a couple of little areas where you can see this

Description: Beautiful Australian opal ring in 18ct gold

and the engraving around the frame is pure Georgian in style and execution and whilst the technique of plique a jour is ancient

Antique Bloodstone Intaglio Locket or Poison Signet Ring in 18ct Gold japanese Description: Very much in theDescription: Gorgeous, tactile signet ring. Would possibly have contained a small keepsake or lock of hair (and could do again) but if you prefer you can imagine it as a poison ring! The front intaglio looks possibly like a crane carrying a small sack (presumably holding a baby) and there are 3 initials in fancy script below. Age: c1900 Unmarked Size and weight: 4g, UK L and half, US 6. We wouldn't really want to re size this one but that's not to say