Description
Scottish Saltire Signet Ring, a beautifully made 925 Sterling Silver. It is a unisex ring featuring the famous Scottish Saltire, the unofficial National Flag of Scotland. On both sides of the shoulders, the ring has the Celtic Trinity Knot on both sides. The ring embossed on the inside with the words in Gaelic, Alba Gu Brath, meaning, Scotland Forever.
The Scottish Saltire Signet Ring will make an ideal gift for any occasion, and a lasting memento, for yourself or someone you love.
Scottish Saltire Signet Ring, A Brief History.
of the signet rings is lengthy and illustrious, dating back to 1400 BC. Firstly, worn by the Mesopotamian and ancient Egyptian civilisations. Throughout history, signet rings were often decorative and beautiful, however they were also highly functional. They played a key role within society.
When the signet ring, pressed into hot wax or soft clay, an impression would remain. This was the official seal for the signing of documents. Used by royal rulers and religious leaders. The signet ring, used to mark a document, proving authenticity. The document would not open the without damaging the identifying seal, making it incredibly difficult to tamper with. Because of how they used, the signet the rings they called them seal rings.
Designs featured identifiable marks of the person wearing it and often this took the form of a coat of arms or family crest. Because the rings left a distinct impression, the ring maker needed to create an exact and precise designs.
