Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry An ethereal hand carved moonstone

An ethereal hand carved moonstone cameo charm created from an antique pin (circa 1910-1920)

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

and we are providing the option to purchase the piece with or without the 18 inch 14k gold chain depicted in the attached photos

It was originally an antique stick pin but was converted by removing the pin and adding a gold bail

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

Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry An ethereal hand carved moonstoneOriginally 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