A striking late 19th to early 20th century gents intaglio ring crafted in hammered silver and centered with a richly colored rectangular carnelian panel intricately carved in reverse with the image of Saint George mounted on horseback defeating a dragon beneath him. The luminous carnelian displays a vivid glowing translucence that beautifully contrasts against the silvered intaglio carving, allowing the classical scene to stand out with remarkable depth and detail. The warrior figure raises a spear while astride a rearing horse, the fallen dragon curling beneath in a dramatic composition deeply rooted in ancient and medieval iconography symbolizing courage, triumph, and protection against evil.

The ring is substantial in scale with a bold tapering form and a hand-hammered silver surface that gives the piece a rugged artisanal character while complementing the ancient revival aesthetic of the intaglio carving. The bezel is softly rounded around the edges, framing the carved carnelian with a clean architectural border that enhances the dramatic presentation of the stone. The carving itself is finely executed with crisp feathering to the wings, detailed musculature to the horse, and carefully rendered movement throughout the scene. The underside remains smooth and comfortable for wear while preserving the heavy masculine presence expected of historical signet and talismanic gents rings of this style.

Ring size 7.75. Total weight approximately 15.4 grams.

The ring remains in excellent vintage condition with a beautifully preserved intaglio surface displaying strong detail throughout the carving. The carnelian retains a vibrant glowing appearance with no distracting chips or visible losses observed to the carved face. The hammered silver mounting retains its sculptural texture and substantial form, giving the piece a bold presentation both worn and displayed. The interior of the band remains smooth and comfortable while the bezel securely frames the stone.

This ring exhibits the distinctive character and craftsmanship associated with artisan intaglio jewelry inspired by classical antiquity and medieval symbolism. The deeply carved Saint George and dragon motif creates a dramatic focal point, while the hand-worked silver mounting adds visual strength and individuality to the design. The combination of luminous carnelian, historical imagery, and sculptural silverwork gives the piece an unmistakably commanding presence suitable for collectors of intaglio jewelry, classical revival pieces, and symbolic gents rings.

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The ring does not bear a sterling or .925 hallmark; however, the metal has been acid tested and is consistent with approximately .925 sterling silver.

Metal Verification:

The metal has been tested in-house using standard acid testing methods and is consistent with approximately .925 sterling silver. Due to variations in historical manufacturing standards, the silver purity is stated as approximate.

Acid testing confirms that the silver of this item holds at the sterling (.925) level; however, this method does not provide the level of precision required to determine exact composition at a microscopic or decimal level. As a retail jewelry store, testing is conducted using industry-standard acid methods to verify silver purity within common benchmarks.

For precise metallurgical analysis to the micro level, specialized laboratory equipment—such as that used by the Gemological Institute of America—would be required. Accordingly, the silver is described as approximately .925 sterling silver to ensure accuracy without overstating the capabilities of the testing method used.

Variations can occur with vintage and antique items due to differing manufacturing standards of the period. The item has been tested and described as accurately as possible within the limitations of acid testing methods, which establish a close range rather than an exact microscopic decimal composition.