Seal Set: A “signet' ring, which is set with a gemstone. A seal set ring differs from a gem set ring in that the gem protrudes out of the ring surface and is surrounded by an open rim rather than solid metal.
Carnelian was admired by Muslims, because Muhammad himself wore a silver ring/seal set with an engraved carnelian.
There is a long tradition of revererance for carnelian in the Muslim world because the prophet Mohammed wore a carnelian seal set in a silver ring. Napoleon wore a carnelian seal engraved with "The slave Abraham relying on the Merciful (God)." ...
 See also: Engraved, Jewel, Ring, Silver, Color
  
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