Some of the most important documents in history have been stamped with a signet ring.
Signet ring and wax.
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Used as a seal a gentleman would use his ring featuring his unique family crest emblem or monogram to stamp important documents.
By dipping the ring into hot wax or soft clay the ring left a distinct seal that was considered at the time to be more official than that of a signature.
So the other day i was dinking around on good old instructables when i saw the wax contest.
It uses wax in multiple ways so i ran down to my basement.
Each signet ring is showcased in a luxury wooden box complete with its unique seal.
Seal engraving is a traditional and specific way of engraving by hand.
Historically signet rings played a significant role in business and politics.
For this very traditional look we recess the design into the face of the ring and mirror it so lettering reads backwards ensuring the imprint made in wax produces the correct coat of arms.
Me being the impetuous teenager that i am i instantly thought hey.
Classic signet rings in popular categories are costed for you to buy today however some more unusual mounts or out of the ordinary engravings will require a quotation.
Originally signet rings were emblazoned with a family crest and they would frequently be used to stamp or sign a document.
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The engraving is complete is reverse and is carved deeper than surface engraving.
Complexity of the engraving affects the cost as well as the ring itself.
Each and every dexter ring is a bespoke creation made to order and personalised by you a true heirloom masterpiece.
So confident are we you will love your new signet ring we offer a no quibble money back guarantee.
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A typical signet ring has a design often a family or personal crest created in intaglio so that it will leave a raised relief impression of the design when the ring is pressed onto liquid sealing wax.
Dexter have a reputation of making the finest signet rings in the world.
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Traditional signet rings were used to leave an imprint in sealing wax identifying the wearer who had signed a document or letter with his family seal.
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All our rings and other products are created individually for you in our hand engraving workshop.