Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry The realistically rendered flower at

The realistically rendered flower at the center of the piece has sinewy lines and lustrous baroque pearls

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

The earrings are in good condition

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

there is a small chip to the agate (visible only under magnification)

Antique Signet Ring Initials WEP or WES of 10k Gold intaglio jewelry The realistically rendered flower atOriginally 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