Questions-answers

What is the heraldry?

Heraldry is the study of the coat of arms, it is also a field of artistic expression and an element of medieval law and Old Regime law. To learn more about this art and its history, I invite you to visit here.

How much does a heraldic signet ring cost ?

The price of an engraved signet ring will depend primarily on the complexity of the weapons and the weight of the ring and/ or the choice of the stone. I prepare my quotes taking into account the course of materials and the number of hours I plan to spend on your project.

Which finger should I wear a signet ring on ?

According to tradition, men wear their signet rings on the left ring finger if they are the eldest of siblings. If they don’t, they have to put their signet ring on their right little finger. Women wear their signet ring on their little finger. Feel free to do as you please !

Can you create your own coat of arms these days?

Absolutely! Heraldry adapts to the period in which it is used. I have already created a signet ring and its personalized engraving with modern furniture such as the Ariane rocket. Each individual can create his coat of arms, provided they are not already affiliated with another person. Be free to express your difference through your own life course (no need to stamp your weapons with a noble crown, everyone is entitled to a helmet, (or for example, a chef’s hat if you are a chef! Let us continue to combine heraldic art so that this historical heritage does not disappear. Which of you knew heraldry before reading these pages? Many books exist, from the simplest to the most complex. I sincerely believe that only the Heralds of Arms of the European courts and certain heralds of learned societies can perhaps … claim to know everything about this art, because the subject is very extensive and very complex (The contentious cases of blasonnement are numerous).

What is the difference between an engraving to seal and an engraving to read ?

Both indicate different engraving techniques. The heraldic engraving form to seal is the most widespread (and for me the most beautiful). Where the engraved signet ring to read is a simple ring, the signet ring to seal is also a tool allowing you to make a seal to your weapons. I deliver all heraldic signets to seal with their wax seal made by me, to prove the accuracy of the work.