One of Kim’s new-find favorites. This vintage solid 18k signet ring features a sardonyx intaglio with absolutely incredible coloration. The front of the sardonyx cabochon is a grayish-blue color, and the back is a rich red-orange, giving both the stone and the carved design extra depth. The intaglio portrays an arm with its fist closed around a dagger pointed towards the sky, reminiscent of the Lady of the Lake presenting Excalibur to King Arthur. A banner below reads “ARTE ET MARTE”. In Latin, this means “By skill and valor” or “By skill and fighting”. This ring is a sizable 6.5, weighs 10.7 grams, has a face that measures 16 x 12 mm, and has UK hallmarks/maker’s marks inside the band.
