Antique Signet Ring | Letters LB Initial Ring violet pendant A rare piece with both

A rare piece with both equestrian appeal and strong provenance

This handsome ring (circa 1950) features a carnelian cabochon mounted in a substantial 14k gold band

The pendant was originally an antique stick pin (circa 1900-1910) transformed with the addition of a 14k gold jump ring bail

Materials: Moonstone

Antique Signet Ring | Letters LB Initial Ring violet pendant A rare piece with bothOriginally 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 1900 1910) features 10k gold with the initials LB. The face of the ring measures 0. 65 inches by 0. 5