Victorian "I Only Change When I Die" Gold Signet Ring aquamarine The toi et moi theme

The toi et moi theme represents "you and me

An item with a swallow on it was presented to a loved one as they set out on a journey or given from the person leaving to the loved ones they left behind

although stylistically it is often extended through to 1920

as well as the modern coat of arms and various coins

Victorian "I Only Change When I Die" Gold Signet Ring aquamarine The toi et moi themeDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian signet ring, with a round face featuring a leaf amongst a French motto "Je Ne Change Qu'en Mourant", translating to "I Only Change When I Die". A vow to life long fidelity, to always feel the same whether that be in love or friendship. Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment. Bearing