This magnificent MacDonald Clan Crest signet ring bears the motto `PER MARE PER TERRAS (`by sea and by land'); the crest shows a crown from which a hand in armour is holding a cross. The wide band is polished and smooth, gently tapering from the face towards the back.
There are many spelling variations for the Clan MacDonald family surname, including McDonald and Donald. There are also a number of families (septs) with different surnames from the original Clan name.