Victorian Lapwing Heraldic Intaglio Crest Singet Ring art nouveau Cartier introduced an all-platinum line

Cartier introduced an all-platinum line in its iconic garland style and incorporating millegrain detailing

The principal stone - a vibrant white opal cabochon with excellent play of colour - rests within a halo of peruzzi cut diamonds

It was made by hand in England in the early 20th century

posts are likely later additions

some light wear to the facet edges visible under magnification

Victorian Lapwing Heraldic Intaglio Crest Singet Ring art nouveau Cartier introduced an all-platinum lineDATE: Victorian, 1872 Superb Victorian intaglio signet ring dating from the 1870s. The head has been carved with a British heraldic crest: what I believe is a lapwing (aka peewhit, plover, and tyrwhitt). The lapwing is symbolic of strategy in heraldry at least as it outwits hunters by leading them away from its nest; a fact that proved popular amongst those lords dukes barons who fancied themselves as shrewd strategists naturally. The ring is crafted