BLUE/WHITE LION AND CROWN VINTAGE CERAMIC CAMEO GOLD ROUND SIGNET RING
GOLD
MADE TO ORDER
Rare vintage Wedgwood cameo mounted in hand polished 9 carat gold.
In heraldry the lion and crown traditionally symbolises courage, nobility, valour, strength and stateliness.
A symbolic and unusual signet ring in iconic Wedgwood blue is suitable for men or women and can be worn on any finger.
This vintage cameo is one of the last to be produced by Wedgwood’s Stoke-on-Trent pottery and dates from the 1950s- 1980s. The hand made, kiln fired quality makes it slightly irregular and each setting has to be adjusted to fit the bespoke 9ct solid gold setting.
This ring will be lost wax cast, polished and set by hand in London, England and finally hallmarked in Hatton Garden, London.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. All rings are bespoke and made to order and non returnable unless faulty.
Details and sizing advice
Dimensions
Width of band at back 0.3cm
Diameter of Cameo 1.3cm
Including setting: 1.5cm
Please note this product is not manufactured or authorised by Wedgwood but is a Ferian product incorporating an original Wedgwood cameo.
Brass model borrowing service
We realise this ring is an investment piece and it's important you feel confident ordering the correct size. For UK customers, we are able to send you a brass model of your chosen ring to try on, before purchase, to ensure the ring you buy fits properly. A fee of £30 administration fee is charged for this service and is refunded against any purchase. If you are buying as a gift, we can ship the brass model in a gift box so the recipient can check the size prior to placing the order. See link below.
https://ferian.co.uk/collections/rings/products/brass-ring-model-service
If you are outside the U.K we recommend a professional jeweller measuring your finger before ordering. Our ring sizer may be used as useful guide.
All rings are bespoke and made to order and non returnable unless faulty.
Please download here for PDF ring sizer
If you have any queries or need sizing advice and are based outside of the U.K please email us at customerenquiries@ferian.co.uk and we will do our best to advise you.
About Wedgwood
Abolitionist, potter, entrepreneur, Josiah Wedgwood revolutionised ceramics. His pioneering spirit transformed a cottage industry into an art form and his legacy is internationally renowned today. Founded in the 1770s Wedgwood’s elegant designs were influenced by classicism but his pottery though decorative was functional, durable and made to be enjoyed and used by generations. His vigorous design process and exacting quality is an approach shared by Ferian. Wedgwood developed its signature fine, matt, porcelain known as Jaspareware, through over 10,000 experiments. Many colours were created including dark blue, Portland blue, lilac and sage green, but by far the most famous is Wedgwood blue, a pale blue, recognisable around the world today. The patterned motifs were delicately applied by hand then kiln fired. At Ferian we are particularly drawn to cameos featuring heraldry, nature and nautical motifs for use in our jewellery. Once taken from our archive collection they are not able to be replaced, due to worldwide scarcity as they are no longer produced by Wedgwood. The Wedgwood pottery archive collection is now a museum and owned by the Victoria and Albert Museum. To learn more about the history of Wedgwood please visit.https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/va-wedgwood-collection
Ferian's designer Leonie Branston has a special interest in preserving and reframing British crafts so they can be enjoyed and appreciated by a contemporary audience. At Ferian we are particularly drawn to the vintage Wedgwood cameos dating from the 1950s-80s featuring heraldry, nature and nautical motifs for use in our jewellery.
Abolitionist, potter, entrepreneur, Josiah Wedgwood revolutionised ceramics. His pioneering spirit transformed a cottage industry into an art form, and his legacy is internationally renowned today. Founded in the 1770s the elegant designs were influenced by classicism, but his pottery though decorative was functional, durable and made to be enjoyed and used by generations. The signature fine matt porcelain — known as Jasperware, was developed after over 10,000 experiments. Many unique colours were created; Dark blue, Portland blue, Lilac and Sage green, but by far the most famous is the Pale blue, a tone recognisable around the world today. The patterned bas-relief motifs were delicately applied by hand then kiln fired.
The Stoke-on-Trent pottery is now a museum, owned by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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