Cants, cryptolects, secret languages communicated between rogues and thieves with the intention of hiding rogues and thieves from the pious and righteous. Wittgenstein famously declared that there is no such thing as a private language, so if that’s true, how do us rogues let each other in on the secret? Let us introduce you to our six signs of the Rogues’ Cant:

• imprinted secrets – sterling signet rings and wax seals – 180$
• snakes’ cant – sterling snake-wrapped quartz ring – 200$; snake studs – 136$
• rogues’ galleon – sterling Spanish galleon ring – 190$; with 5 rubies – 290$
• pirate’s anchor – engraved 14k gold diamond pinky ring – 300$; silver – 140$
• pillager’s trophy – glass and silver encased (found) mouse skulls – 78-98$
• hidden gems – gemstones sitting secretly under sterling bateaux – 90-250$