Type of jewel: Antique gold mens signet family crest ring with a layer stone Condition: very good Style: Antique Victorian Style characteristics: Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901). We consider this to be of the Grand Victorian Period. Era: ca. 1870 Material: 18K red gold (touchstone tested) Technique: English crystal or a reverse crystal intaglio is a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back. The intaglio is then painted realistically with oils so, that when viewed from the top, the image has a three-dimensional effect. Finally, the back was sealed with mother-of-pearl which preserved the painted areas. The technique originated in Belgium c. 1860 and was popularized in England c. 1860's by Thomas Cook. Extra information: Credo in stone: SALVA FIDE which is either Latin for 'good faith' or 'keep faith' Stone has a (difficult to see) crack in its center from bottom to top Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: Top of ring 2,34 cm (0,92 inch) x 2,00 cm (0,79 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches Weight: 8,70 gram (5,59 dwt) Ring size: EU-64 & 20½, USA-10¾, UK-V Adin reference Nº: 21111-0309 - The jewelry on our pictures is NOT Photoshopped. - Comes with professional report of authenticity. - Shipping insured and registered (or pick it up). - Outside EU import duties etc. may apply. - Check our feedback here to see how happy our customers are. - See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin