Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry A remarkable giardinetti or "little

A remarkable giardinetti or "little garden" ring (circa 1740-1760)

The realistically rendered flower at the center of the piece has sinewy lines and lustrous baroque pearls

85 inches wide and are in excellent condition

This adorable charm portrays a finely wrought Boston terrier with enamel accents and tiny diamond eyes

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

Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry A remarkable giardinetti or "littleOriginally 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