WILLIAM THOMAS PAVITT, AN ARTS AND CRAFTS TALISMAN DRESS RING WITH INTERCHANGEABLE STONE ACCENTSCIRCA 1910The front panel with a radiating sun within a horse shoe shaped frame, with three interchangeable circular cut gems, comprising a green tourmaline, almandine garnet and citrine, within rope twist settings, the shank with applied two colour talismanic symbols, including the Swastika, the Seal of Solomon and the Wheel of Life, the shank stamped 15c with W.T.P maker's mark, in original ring boxSize/dimensions: finger size M 1/2Gross weight: 6.1 gramsWilliam Thomas Pavitt (1870-1937) was a designer and maker of Talismanic Jewellery. He was co-author of The Book of Talismans Amulets and Zodiacal Gems (1914) with his wife Kate. The book is a study of ancient symbols and the symbolism of precious stones and their use as magical objects throughout the ages. He had premises at 17 Hanover Square, W. LondonAccording to his book the symbols on this ring would provide the wearer protection against evil, happiness, longevity amongst other things. The interchangeable stones also have their own specific properties, for example tourmaline to attract inspiration, favour and to secure friends.