Victorian Elephant "SEMPER PARITUS" Intaglio Signet Ring black opal with the sapphire likely to

with the sapphire likely to be Ceylon origin with no evidence of heat treatment

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and Eros instantly fell deeply in love with her

They feature a marquise diamond in the centre of feather-like drops with openworked details and finished in millegrain platinum

Victorian Elephant "SEMPER PARITUS" Intaglio Signet Ring black opal with the sapphire likely toDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fine quality antique signet ring, with a carnelian intaglio depicting an elephant, with the words 'SEMPER PARITUS'. The Latin phrase translates to 'always prepared' or 'always ready'. The band is crafted in 18k gold with lovely chased detailing to the shoulders. Dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The United States Coast Guard is the world's oldest life saving service and "Semper Paratus" ("Always Ready") is its