reimagined V I N T A G E // wearable sentiment / sterling silver vigilandum est semper ring / Mexican rectangle tank signet / size 10

simple retro style vintage rectangular signet from Mexico, with crisp new engraving in a vintage language

'vigilandum est semper' is a latin sentiment that translates to 'always be on guard' — many moons ago I found a piece of vintage jewelry with this statement engraved on it and I've thought since about how the idea applies to so many things and so I've brought it back

solid sterling silver, marked 925 and Mexico

M E A S U R E M E N T S

focal setting measures 17mm North to South
rectangle measures 12mm East to West
3mm rise off the finger at highest point (where the rectangle meets the shoulder)

slight out-of-round size 10

this is a heavier ring, weighing 14.4 grams

C O N D I T I O N

in good, upcycled vintage condition.

while the fresh engraving is currently shiny and the rest of the ring has patina over time these will change — the ring will lose its patina as it is worn and the writing will darken with patina because it doesn't come in contact with skin oils as often

the ring has dings and dents from being worn over the years

I leave any polishing to be the decision of the buyer

the edges of the ring have lost their crispness from being worn over time

ring was previously sized leaving a visible sizing seam and a band that's slightly out of round