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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 3367991, member: 2844&quot;]It is a 19th century seal fob for a watch chain. It isn&#039;t a ring, but a stirrup shape with a small ring to attach the fob to the watch chain.</p><p>The stone is an intaglio carved carnelian, with the word fidelle in reverse. Used as a seal, the word would come out right in the wax.</p><p>Have you tested the metal? It could be rose gold.</p><p><br /></p><p>Symbolism was important in the 19th century. A dove with an olive branch is originally a Biblical image (Noah). In the 19th century it was seen as a symbol of peace, hope and friendship.</p><p>The word fidelle stands for loyalty, so together with the dove the seal symbolizes loyal friendship. Maybe a gift from a loyal friend.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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