Antique Signet Ring | Letters LB Initial Ring clover charm The snake motif

The snake motif

We created this one-of-a-kind piece by mounting the teardrop shaped agate in 14k gold and welding on a coiled serpent with diamond and pearl accents on the top

The ring is buttery 18k yellow gold (unmarked but tested)

The charm was originally an antique stick pin that we transformed with the addition of a 14k gold jump ring

2 inches from the top of the jump ring bail to the bottom of the locket by 0

Antique Signet Ring | Letters LB Initial Ring clover charm The snake motifOriginally 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