Heraldic devices, or “coats of arms”, thought to have originated in Europe in the Middle Ages, were invented as one needed some sort of sign to recognize friends and foes in battle. In earlier stages of the development of these devices, soldiers, who had clad themselves in armor from head to toe, bore almond-shaped shields which displayed their original designs for recognition in battle. Gradually, heraldic devices became hereditary as family identification symbolizing the heritage and ties of the family. Our “Heraldry Collection, Intaglio Series” was made by cameo artisans in Italy, and was inspired by the various motifs of the coats of arms, which originated and were refined in Europe. As they are all carved by hand, each item is unique in expression. Each one of them would make a very special emblem to symbolize your achievement and dignity, and to be passed down to someone you care about in the future.