Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry This fabulous ring features an

This fabulous ring features an oval agate mounted in 14k yellow gold

the intricate process involved cut-to-shape pieces of colored stones against a black slate

there is a small chip to the agate (visible only under magnification)

This tiny silver and pearl swallow charm was created from an antique stick pin (circa 1900-1910)

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

Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry This fabulous ring features anOriginally 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