Rings

A beautiful and elegant old silver and carnelian agate ring from Afghanistan. Carnelian beads from the Indian subcontinent are documented in deposits as disparate and distant as the Niger basin or Mesopotamia and in times as old as the Sumerian civilization.

A beautiful and elegant old silver and carnelian agate ring from Afghanistan.The cabochon houses a precious agate carnelian stone bead held by a silver rod. Carnelian beads from the Indian subcontinent are documented in deposits as disparate and distant as the Niger basin or Mesopotamia and in times as old as the Sumerian civilization.

A beautiful old silver and carnelian agate ring from Afghanistan. Nice patina.

An old silver with bakelite resin cabochon ring from Afghanistan. These type of rings usually have an agate, turquoise or lapis lazuli stone but it was probably lost over time and was successfully replaced by this cheerful yellow color. 

A charming old turquoise and silver ring from Afghanistan. The setting is formed by a rosette of little silver domes with a lovely central turquoise cabochon.

A beautiful old silver and carnelian agate cabochon ring from Afghanistan.

A lovely old silver ring with ten small colored glass cabochons and a bigger central one with a agate carnelian stone. Southern India inspirations. The Kuchi nomads (of Pasthun ethnicity) cross the vast territory that goes from Iran to India, so their creations are always rich fusions of different styles. Unique.

A beautiful and rare antique silver ring from Afghanistan. Its singularity lies in the ancient so-called Gabri glass bead in the central cabochon that would have usually had a stone attached.

The Gabri glass beads are from the Islamic period, that is, between the 8th and 12th centuries. Produced in the Middle East and spread through Central Asia with the expansion of Islam.

A beautiful and rare antique silver ring from Afghanistan. Its singularity lies in the ancient so-called Gabri glass bead in the central cabochon that would have usually had a stone attached.

The Gabri glass beads are from the Islamic period, that is, between the 8th and 12th centuries. Produced in the Middle East and spread through Central Asia with the expansion of Islam.

A charming old turquoise and silver ring from Afghanistan. The setting is formed by a rosette of little silver domes with a lovely central turquoise cabochon 

A wonderful old silver and turquoise Afghan ring. Balanced granulated work and a large cabochon that houses a beautiful turquoise stone. Lovely patina.

A beautiful Afghan old silver ring decorated with a central agate cabochon surrounded by smaller turquoise ones. Eye-catching and easy wearable.

A charming old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan.

A simple yet appealing old Afghan silver ring and facetted agate. Lovely.

An Afghan old silver and resin ring. Very original.

An original old Afghan silver and turquoise ring.

An old Afghan silver and turquoise cabochon ring.

An old Tuareg silver and agate ring. This type of ring is worn by those who have been to Mecca on pilgrimage (hadji). Stones such as agate are believed among the Tuareg to afford protection to its owner. Lovely patina. The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber (amazigh) group that lives in the Sahara Desert. 

A favourite of all time!. A superb old silver and enamel ring from Afghanistan or Pakistan. The blue and green enamel is very attractive and the floral pattern very elegant. Nicely decorated at the bottom and with a wonderful patina. A most covetable ring.   

A stunner old Afghan silver and carnelian or agate ring. Its design is quite a statement, powerful and attractive. The silverwork is very original with a fringe of silver domes, silver appliqué and granulation-like silver embossed dots. The mellow color of the stone cabochon makes a superb focal point. Beautiful.

A charming old silver and beads Afghan ring. Its dome-lile design is very original and pleasing. The little colourful beads add a lively touch that boosts the wonderful delicacy of the chiselling and silverwire applique work. Great patina and most easily wearable. What else can be asked for?. 

An oll and big silver and agate Afgan ring. Agates, according to local belief common to other Islamic areas, have a protective power for the wearer.

A beautiful Afghan silver and coral antique ring. It shows a wonderful and detailed silverwork that makes it elegant and wearable with a very chic tribal touch. The central coral cabochon with its lovely worn appearance is a plus. 

A simply wonderful old silver and enamel Afghani or Persian -mirror- ring. It is made of silver and beautifully enameled in blue and red. It features a big multi-faceted cabochon made of mirror. This ring is traditionally used in the wedding ceremonies so that the bride may see the bridegroom without staring directly into his eyes. Mid-XXth century.

An old Fulani silver ring of a most original design that includes the shape of an eye and spiral and granulated decoration. That decoration is meant to protect the wearer and it also quite possibly refers to fertility. The spiral decoration has some resemblance with the like motif used by the Berber as a symbol of the life cicle. Great patina. The Fulani people, also known as Fula, Peul or Fulbe, among other, are an ethnic nomadic group that inhabits many countries, mainly in Western Africa, Mauritania and Mali. Mid-XXth century.

A nice old Turkoman silver and turquoise ring from Afghanistan. Very nice chiselled decoration showing a superb patina. A big ring. Firt half of the XXth century.

An original, almost a Mars design, old Afghan silver ring with two cabochons of bright yellow resin and turquoise. The setting is quite an statement and it is beautifully decorated. It wil catch everyone's attention.

A nice old Afghan ring featuring a central agate cabochon and a silver setting with a great decoration. We know you love it and it is waiting for you.

An Afghan ring with a silver setting and turquoise cabochons, a central one and three smaller ones on both sides. Go for it!. 

An old silver and turquoise ring from Afghanistan. Its design is elegant and its shows a nice patina. First half of the XXth century.