{"product_id":"antique-9ct-gold-signet-ring-minokawa-bird","title":"ANTIQUE 9CT GOLD SIGNET RING - MINOKAWA BIRD","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hallmarked 9ct gold signet ring made in Birmingham in 1918 by William and John Sanders, and one carrying a story that sets it entirely apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe face bears a cast relief Minokawa — a great celestial bird from Philippine mythology said to try to swallow the sun and moon, a symbol of power, hunger and the eternal pull between light and dark. The bird sits proud of the face, wings spread wide, talons gripping a crescent moon, the detail in the feathers and claws sharp and deliberate after more than a century. Its appearance on an English-made ring of this period is unusual and speaks directly to the reach of global influence in early twentieth century design. This is not a standard signet. It is a piece of mythology worn on the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe build matches the ambition of the design. Solid construction, strong shoulders, clean proportions and a beautifully balanced form. The 9ct gold has mellowed into that rich antique yellow only age can bring. Hallmarks are clear inside the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 6.4 grams it has satisfying substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9ct gold · Birmingham hallmarked 1918 · Makers William and John Sanders · Cast relief Minokawa bird · Weight 6.4g · Ring size UK S · US 9⅛ · EU 60.25\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestine and Opal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56972469010763,"sku":"3737","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/2458\/9131\/files\/eb1a7bf5-75df39_53b481e4d499486a8b55cefd56189a97_mv2.jpg?v=1775559703","url":"https:\/\/celestineandopal.co.uk\/products\/antique-9ct-gold-signet-ring-minokawa-bird","provider":"Celestine and Opal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}