Victorian "Do Not Despair" Bloodstone Signet Ring Size:8.75 VS clarity set with a

VS clarity  set with a stunning natural Colombian emerald in a bypass "too et moi" ring mount

It's likely to have been mounted up with the diamonds during the latter half of the 19th century by a wholesale jewellery manufacturer

Georgian marbled glass seal with a reversed rebus intaglio: a picture of a bee in front of the word "patient" - be patient

Light wear to the frame

Victorian "Do Not Despair" Bloodstone Signet Ring Size:8.75 VS clarity set with aDATE: 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