Antique French 18ct Gold Signet Ring with Floral Engraving feed-agegroup-adult In the centre are a

In the centre are a luminous pear-shaped natural pearl and an 1 carat old mine–cut pear-shaped diamond

It also has fittings to be an impressive pendant

This soldier even moves - on a tiny spring

were prized in the 19th century as emblems of passion

prized for both its durability and its ability to take a crisp

Antique French 18ct Gold Signet Ring with Floral Engraving feed-agegroup-adult In the centre are aA beautiful 18ct gold ring, typical of French jewels dating to the 1890s1900s, and a lovely example of the periods attention to detail and craftsmanship. The square tablet is finely engraved with a central floral motif, framed by delicate punch work, while the shoulders are decorated with scallop shell details or perhaps croissants, though that may simply be the influence of too much time spent in Paris. The ring is hallmarked with the French eagles