Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry The charm measures 1 inch

The charm measures 1 inch from top of the jump ring to the bottom by 0

This tiny silver and pearl swallow charm was created from an antique stick pin (circa 1900-1910)

This beautifully rendered brooch (circa 1890-1900) features a Limoges-style painting of a young woman with a somber

A mourning piece

This intriguing ring features hand carved jade frog with a tiny diamond accent

Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry The charm measures 1 inchOriginally 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 1920) is 10k gold with the initials WEP or WES. The face of the ring measures 0. 7 inches by 0. 55 inches