{"product_id":"gold-citrine-signet-ring","title":"Gold Citrine Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA solid gold and citrine signet ring. This is a very old style tabled design with a classic cushion shaped, heraldic hand carved citrine . This iconic style ring, worn by noblemen and kings for centuries, is made in ten carat yellow gold. This type of design is a departure from much of what is found in more modern designs. It sits proudly on the finger and was designed this way to be easier to use as a seal into wax and alike. The design brings the stunning stone to the fore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe signet ring is one of the oldest forms of personal adornment, worn not for decoration alone but as a mark of identity and authority. Its origins trace back over four thousand years to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, where carved stones or metal rings bore family crests, symbols, or hieroglyphs used to seal documents in wax or clay. The impression served as a personal signature, authenticating ownership and intent long before written signatures became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the classical and medieval periods, the signet evolved into a symbol of lineage and social standing. Noble families and monarchs guarded their signet rings closely, as their imprint carried legal power. By the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, signet rings had become refined personal heirlooms, often engraved with coats of arms, monograms, or allegorical motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the signet remains both personal and timeless. Whether cut in stone, engraved in gold, or left plain, it retains the same purpose: a reflection of the individual. It endures as one of the few forms of jewellery that speaks as much to identity as to design, linking its wearer to a lineage of craftsmanship and history that spans millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrine has been valued for centuries for its warmth of colour and quiet optimism. Its name comes from the French citron, meaning lemon, though its hues range from pale gold to deep honey. The stone has long been associated with clarity, creativity, and the energy of the sun, offering a gentle radiance rather than brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn antiquity, citrine was often mistaken for topaz and was prized by the Greeks and Romans, who carved it into intaglios and signet rings. During the nineteenth century it became a favourite of European jewellers, who admired its subtle transparency and ability to complement both yellow and white gold. It later found renewed popularity in the bold, geometric designs of the Art Deco period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large hand engraved crest is wonderfully executed, covering most of the stone, and strikes well into a seal.  The condition is good, it is worn, but shows no damage.  It can be brought up to a high shine if required, but the choice is made to leave this in a 'as found' condition to keep the integrity of an old piece.  The ring is likely American made, is a US size 7.5 ring size, but can easily be sized if needed.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America, circa 1920's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"0.6975 \/ 0.8335","offer_id":45582174978238,"sku":"FWMJ2038","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/files\/0008-1_daf220d7-9744-4410-90c3-349c0653b46a.jpg?v=1762912099","url":"https:\/\/foundwell.com\/products\/gold-citrine-signet-ring","provider":"Foundwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}