Does anyone know what this engraving might be?

[medianewbie]

I have an engraved ring, quite old.
I wondered if the symbol meant anything?

I would hazard a guess it's Masonic, but I'm no expert.

This one looks similar OP, if you look at the second image (not the compass and set square).

Have you tried Googling a reverse mage search with it?

That's definitely Masonic

Ooh, yes - the fleur de lys in that second image is just the same.

It says the front of 2nd image is masonic but back is just 3 initials tho ?

@MmHmm no: I don't know how?

It looks more like two letters to me? Looks similar in style to the signet ring I have that was my grandfathers.
Do you know who it belonged to or have you just bought it?
Isn’t an obvious Masonic symbol that I can find.

Is it a family crest of some kind? The kind that used to be used to seal letters.

Probably a family crest. I don’t think it’s Masonic.

It's someone's initials.

I don't think it's Masonic - DF and DGF are masons - but it could be Christian iconography.

The fish is possibly Ichthys and the first of the two letters for Jesus (though not sure about the second)

J and a fish

It looks like two initials to me, D and J.
The Christian fish symbol was usually formed from a single continuous line, while this has separate elements.

@medianewbie Have you had a look at the ring's hallmark? That will tell you the ring's maker, date and place, which would give you some starting clues.

@MuskyCarbolicSmokeBallCo
That was my thought too :)

It's just JD, a simple monogram.

Found this online

the ring belongs to me (recently purchased though)
I think it's a J & a christian fish symbol (though it could also be a 'D')
Was sold to me as a 'Masonic ring from Russia' but I don't think either are true..
Hallmarks are 1919 Birmingham. I like it anyway.

Heraldic artist's daughter here. I think it is a fish and a fishhook (google fish hook in heraldic art and there was at least one noted like this depicted historically in heraldry). Presumably items from someone's coat of arms that they chose to represent the arms on the ring. Not masonic, I believe (grandfather and great grandfather were masons so we had access to masonic books and regalia when my grandfather died and no symbols like this (the second ring posted by pp though, I agree, definitely masonic).

Heraldic artist's daughter here.

I think that's one of the most brilliant 'heres' I've ever seen on Mumsnet

(And very informative.)

It's a fish fleur-de-lis. You can find it in Google images.

@mrsjoyfulprizeforraffiawork:
thank you! I knew if I posted on MN I'd get (as ever) a range of input including some 'amateurs' and also possibly some professional. MN is a brilliant place! It's helpful to know its not Masonic as I don't think I'd have the right to / be comfortable wearing it. I was drawn to it amongst a pile of things. I shall choose the Christian interpretation / heraldic meaning of 'one who despite not knowing his enemies strength ventures forth with confidence'. I really like my new ring.

Good for you, OP. I shall picture you "venturing forth with confidence", wearing your lovely ring!