Victorian Chinese "Double Happiness" Signet Ring objects and feature French hallmarks

and feature French hallmarks

the band is adjustable at the back to accommodate different finger sizes

The shoulders are set with further calibré cut sapphires

and opens up to reveal a concave glass locket compartment with

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Victorian Chinese "Double Happiness" Signet Ring objects and feature French hallmarksDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 An incredible antique signet ring dating from the mid 19th Century. It's Chinese, with the symbol "double happiness" on the head, often used as a symbol of marriage which would, to me, indicate that this was exchanged as a wedding ring. It's crafted in 23 karat gold and, quite unusually, the band is adjustable at the back to accommodate different finger sizes. MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 2 x 1. 1cm Width of band: 3. 6mm Size: