I don’t say it lightly - this is one of the best signets I have had to date.
Sharing a c. 1920 18ct and bloodstone signed ring depicting the crest for the Crosse family, a family whose ties to Northern England date to the 12th century.
Fairbarn’s 1905 Book of Crests reads: "Crosse of Crosse Hall, Liverpool, and Crosse Hall and Shaw Hill, Chorley, Lancs, a stork ppr., holding in its beak a cross botonnée arg."
Because of their tendency to return to their same partners and build large nests, storks came to represent strong family bonds and partnership.
Cool history aside, this ring is absolutely incredible on. I'm assuming it was a man's ring that may have been historically resized. The resulting ring is the perfect balance between ultra chunky and wearable. I am wearing it here on my ring finger. I am a size 5 for reference, but it is incredible on a pinkie. I love the way the gold setting frames the oblong bloodstone and sits low on the finger. Both the ring and the intaglio are pristine, ensuring a lifetime of wear for its next keeper.
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Materials: 18ct gold, bloodstone
Weight: 6.7 grams
Size: L+/6. Can be resized down 3 sizes, up 5 sizes. I will cover the resizing if coming down a size. If sizing up, please purchase and I will invoice for resizing once size has been determined.
Dimensions: Head of the ring is 1.9cm high x 1.4cm wide. Band measures 3mm on reverse.
Color: Yellow gold
Condition: Excellent antique condition
Markings: Antique stamp for 18ct gold dates it to c. 1920