Long History of Signet Rings
The signet ring dates back to Ancient Egyptian times when the Pharaohs used to dip them, engraved with a specific hieroglyph, in hot wax to seal important documents, and were a sign of hierarchy. Traditionally, this type of ring was worn on the ‘pinky’ finger of the opposite hand to the one that is dominant […]
Sovereigns – majestic coins & valuable heirlooms
At Heirlooms, we not only specialise in antique jewellery, we also buy objet d’art and gold. We’ve recently acquired this incredible 9ct gold sovereign case which is sadly empty. However, the history of sovereigns is fascinating! Once an integral part of British currency, it is now forged as a commemorative coin and is often mounted […]