Antique Citrine Coat of Arms Intaglio Seal Ring

Originally the focal point of an antique 19th-century wax seal, this skillfully carved citrine intaglio was set sometime in the mid 20th-century in a custom 16k yellow gold ring mounting. The stone itself is a light smoky lemon color, with brighter highlights that glow when sunlight hits the surface.

The carving is a coat of arms that likely represents a Polish noble family, based on aspects of the blazon that are shared by most of the Polish nobility: specifically the helmet with draperies that evolve into an ornately scrolled acanthus motif on each side of the shield. 

Icing on the cake: it can stil be used to stamp sealing wax, as the stone extends enough beyond the bezel to get a strong impression.

Details: Measuring approximately 13/16" north to south and 5/8" east to west across the face of the ring. The band has a 2.67 mm width at the center back. Not marked for gold content but XRF tests to 16k. Weighs aprroximately 5.6 grams.

Size:  7 1/2 and resizable about two full sizes. Please contact us before purchase if you are interested in the details of our sizing service.

Condition: The stone is in excellent antique condition with slight abrasions to the facet edges visible with magnification, the mounting has a light patina and minimal age-related thinning at the center back. 

History: The heraldry of Polish noble families differed from many of their European counterparts in that a single coat of arms might be shared by several houses, with any differentiating symbolism consisting of a subtle variations. Storks, like the one in the center of the shield, are traditionally considered a national symbol of Poland, and figure in several coats of arms.