Art Deco 18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring with an Engraving of a Bird feed-condition-used showcasing a luminous oval cabochon

showcasing a luminous oval cabochon opal set in a softly flowing openwork frame of 10k gold

Good Art Deco silver and paste jewellery is getting rarer

A rich and regal tie pin from the Edwardian era

Doves have many meanings associated with them

Art Deco 18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring with an Engraving of a Bird feed-condition-used showcasing a luminous oval cabochonThis Gold Carnelian Signet Ring was assayed in Birmingham in 1921, by Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd, centres on a richly coloured carnelian, carved with an intaglio of a bird. The engraving is delicate, coming into view as the light moves across the surface. Carnelian was often chosen for engraving due to its durability, making it both practical and decorative. Pieces like this were made to be worn and used, carrying meaning as well as style. The bird