Victorian "Do Not Despair" Bloodstone Signet Ring leather back to back

back to back

beautifully rendered in coloured dot print with gold highlights in her hair

Birmingham 1961

It's decorated with both chased and applied detailing featuring nature scenes: birds and various reeds

Victorian "Do Not Despair" Bloodstone Signet Ring leather back to backDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Nil Desperandum Do Not Despair! Who couldn't use this motto to remind you to never lose hope. At the centre of this antique ring sits a bloodstone panel, intaglio carved with a dog. Curving underneath is the Latin phrase "Nil Desperandum" or "Do Not Despair". It's crafted in 18k gold throughout and dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Bloodstone MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 6 x 1. 2cm Rise off finger: 3. 8mm Width of