{"product_id":"tudor-english-sterling-silver-merchants-signet-intaglio-ring","title":"Tudor English Sterling Silver Merchant's Signet Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA once-in-a-lifetime ring from the Tudor (ca1550-1600s) era! Crafted in sterling silver, this historic piece served as a \u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003emerchant's ring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e, and was used by merchants to authenticate legal documents and with a wax seal and mark goods or cargo as a symbol of ownership. The center of the ring features a rectangular-shaped centerpiece, which is engraved with a monogrammed i\u003cstrong\u003entaglio \u003c\/strong\u003ereading: \u003cem\u003e\"JI\"\u003c\/em\u003e. The central stamp also features a small floral-motif. The remainder of the band, which features an angular design, is adorned with rhombus and foliage-motif engravings. The inside of the band is smooth and simple. The ring is accompanied by its original box. Believed to be from the Carew family, members of the English Crowcombe Court, this piece would make a spectacular addition to any antique jewelry collection!\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ring is currently a size 9.5, and resizing would not be recommended. The band has a width of 5.51mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overall condition of the ring is excellent. There is no apparent damage to the sterling silver setting, and the box is intact.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51397895815407,"sku":"50440","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8307\/files\/50440_6059_4387918.jpg?v=1793717338","url":"https:\/\/www.abrandtandson.com\/products\/tudor-english-sterling-silver-merchants-signet-intaglio-ring","provider":"A. Brandt + Son","version":"1.0","type":"link"}