DATE: Victorian, c.1880

A cool Victorian signet ring, with a round face featuring a leaf amongst a French motto "Je Ne Change Qu'en Mourant", translating to "I Only Change When I Die". A vow to life long fidelity, to always feel the same whether that be in love or friendship. Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment. Bearing English hallmarks Birmingham and crafted in 9k gold throughout. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 10 x 10mm

Rise off finger: 2.2mm

Width of band: 2.5mm

WEIGHT 

5.8g

MARKS 

English hallmarks for 9k gold, Birmingham 

CONDITION 

Excellent