Victorian Elephant "SEMPER PARITUS" Intaglio Signet Ring black opal The delicate band gives way

The delicate band gives way to elegant trifurcated shoulders with quatrefoil motif details

A beautiful antique pendant

and Eros instantly fell deeply in love with her

with the sapphire likely to be Ceylon origin with no evidence of heat treatment

with a diamond set star motif and natural pearl centre

Victorian Elephant "SEMPER PARITUS" Intaglio Signet Ring black opal The delicate band gives wayDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fine quality antique signet ring, with a carnelian intaglio depicting an elephant, with the words 'SEMPER PARITUS'. The Latin phrase translates to 'always prepared' or 'always ready'. The band is crafted in 18k gold with lovely chased detailing to the shoulders. Dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The United States Coast Guard is the world's oldest life saving service and "Semper Paratus" ("Always Ready") is its