DATE: Victorian, c.1870

"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow!" An incredible Victorian signet ring set with an intaglio carved banded agate panel. The heraldic crest depicts an oak tree alongside the Latin motto "Quercus Floreat", or "let the oak flourish". The agate features a striking white streak through the middle, and is mounted in an 18k gold signet ring - circa 1870.

STONES 

Banded agate panel - 12.5 x 10.2mm

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 1.4 x 1.2cm

Width of band: 5.0mm

WEIGHT 

9.4g

MARKS 

Stamped 18ct

CONDITION 

Very good, with strong antique patina