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The signet ring or ‘the seal'
has a fascinating history and can be traced back to 3200BC.
Utilised as opposed to a signature; seals were personal imprints,
acting as markings of authenticity and bounding agreements and edicts.
Seals were used in the earliest of civilisations and by the beginning
of the 12th century had been universally adopted.
Seals were hand engraved in much the same way as they are today and
during the reign of King Edward III, figures of every kind
(architectural, heraldic and many others) began to appear.
No
other form of jewellery has played such an important role throughout
history; been involved in ancient customs or superstitions like the
signet ring. Today the signet ring is still an iconic piece of
jewellery, bestowing the modern day owner with a sense of pride and
distinction.
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