• The signet ring is shown in direct sunlight, highlighting the texture on the face, which initially appears to be straight vertical lines but in fact have a subtle squiggle to them. The shoulders also have vertical linear shapes, like a staircase going down the band.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on the left ring finger of a Caucasian model. The ring is a little too tight on this finger.
  • In diffused natural light, the wavy texture of the face of the signet is visible as well as light scratches and scuffs from nearly a century of wear. The ring is viewed head-on.
  • In diffused natural light, the wavy texture of the face of the signet is visible as well as light scratches and scuffs from nearly a century of wear. The ring is viewed turned slightly to the left, to better see the notched shoulders.
  • The ring is viewed from the back, with the band in focus, and minor evidence of past resizing in the form of a small patch of pitting on a solder seam.
  • The ring is viewed from behind with the back of the head in focus, where the ring has been hand engraved in block letters with the initials D.M.S. and the date 17.4.42.
  • In diffused natural light, the wavy texture of the face of the signet is visible as well as light scratches and scuffs from nearly a century of wear. The ring is viewed turned slightly to the right, to better see the notched shoulders.
  • In diffused natural light, the wavy texture of the face of the signet is visible as well as light scratches and scuffs from nearly a century of wear. The ring is viewed turned slightly to the right, to better see the notched shoulders.
  • The ring is positioned upright, looking through the finger hole, to show the very low rise of the flat top and the thickness of the notched shoulders.
  • The ring is positioned upright and in profile, the better to view the step-like parallel shoulder detail.
  • The ring is viewed looking into the band to see the crisp full series of British hallmark stamps.
  • A closely cropped view of the ring on a Caucasian model's left pinky finger.
  • A closely cropped view of the ring on a Caucasian model's left pinky finger.
  • A closely cropped view of the ring on a Caucasian model's left pinky finger. The view is in profile to show the very low rise off the finger.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on a Caucasian model's left pinky finger. The model has bright orangey-red short nails and is wearing a red and blue gingham blouse.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on a Caucasian model's left pinky finger. The model has bright orangey-red short nails and is wearing a red and blue gingham blouse.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on a Caucasian model's left pinky finger. The model has bright orangey-red short nails and is wearing a red and blue gingham blouse.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on a Caucasian model's left pinky finger. The model has bright orangey-red short nails and is wearing a red and blue gingham blouse.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on the left ring finger of a Caucasian model. The ring is a little too tight on this finger.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on the left ring finger of a Caucasian model. The ring is a little too tight on this finger.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on the left ring finger of a Caucasian model. The ring is a little too tight on this finger. It is viewed from the side to show the very low rise off the finger.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on the left ring finger of a Caucasian model. The ring is a little too tight on this finger.
  • A medium-close view of the ring on the left ring finger of a Caucasian model. The ring is a little too tight on this finger.
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Chic Linear Signet Ring 17-4-42

Chic Linear Signet Ring 17-4-42

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A beautiful sleek WWII era signet that shimmers and glows. A bold rectangular face feels unusual and modern, while engraved rays wave dreamily along the length. The light skips and dances across these rays beautifully, while the shape and finger coverage of the ring evokes a quiet power. We love this ring as a reminder of both the softness and the strength of the water, at once gliding over obstacles and reshaping its path.

Very good vintage condition with wear in line with age and use. Engraved on inside, "DMS 17-4-42".

Details:
• 18k yellow gold, with full British hallmarks for Birmingham 1938, maker's mark ACCo
• Size 5 3/8 and could be resized within two sizes
• Face of ring measures 10.6mm wide, 10.3mm across, with a rise of 0.9mm; back of band measures 2mm wide and 0.9mm thick
• 3.2g

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