Object Koi Carp Signet by Castro Smith

£2,200

Forget the fusty family crest. London hand-engraver and jeweller Castro Smith has reinvented the signet ring for the modern man – and woman – by taking cues from history, myths and biology. He uses the ancient technique of seal engraving to create designs that feel much more three-dimensional than a typical signet ring and mixes European and Japanese styles and craftsmanship to create his wildly elaborate pieces. Smith is a man in demand and his wait list for bespoke rings is currently closed, but we’d be happy with this beautiful Koi Carp design featuring white rhodium, rose gold, and black rhodium engravings.