Rings

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 beautiful silver ring from Mauritania or Morocco. It is decorated with  wonderful silver granulation and a slice of an old Murano glass -chevron- bead. This kind of ring is quite characteristic of the area of Goulimine in Southern Morocco and Mauritania. In fact, sometimes this sort of arrangement and the way the slice of bead is used is referred to as -gem- or -pearl- from Goulimine. These beads were very much valued in Africa since the XVIth century and were used as trade beads.

A joyful Afgan silver ring featuring a central cabochon made of a faceted piece of mirror surrounded by smaller cabochons of turquoise and coral. Most original and charming.

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

A great Afghan old silver square ring. It is entirely decorated with nice incised motifs and it shows a inscription in Arabic characters on top. Superb patina. 

A charming old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan.

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

A nice Afghan old silver and agate cabochon ring. Nice patina.

An Afghan old silver and resin ring. Very original.

An old Afghan silver and turquoise ring.

An original old Afghan silver and turquoise ring.

A lovely Afghan silver and lapislazuli ring.

Original silver and resin Afghan ring.

An old Afghan silver and turquoise cabochon ring.

An old Afghan silver and turquoise cabochons ring. Lovely!.

A silver and turquoise Afghan old ring. The mount is quite original and features a wonderful patina.

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.

An old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan. Agates, according to local belief common to other Islamic areas, have a protective power for the wearer.

A nice old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan. 

Simple old silver and agate ring from Afghanistan.

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 

An old silver Afghan or Persian ring showing a delicate engraved decoration in its setting. The seal depicts a peacock, a frequent motif in that area.

A beautiful silver and turquoise ring from Afghanistan, possibly from a group of Turkoman origin. The setting shows a minute and lovely silverwork including charming depiction of a bird. The rosette of tiny turquoise cabochons adds a lively touch.

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 beautiful old silver, coral and turquoise ring from Afghanistan though its most likely origin is in Uzbekistan. Its most original pear or tear shape is further embellished by lovely tiny turquoise cabochons. The coral dangles add a joyful touch to the piece making it an irresistible choice. Superb patina. 

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.

Old Fulani silver ring. Decorated with a quite characteristic simple engraving design from this ethnic group. For the making of this sort of pieces the Fulani usually use the -lost-wax- casting tecnique as a first stage to subsequently continue to forge the piece. This kind of ring would ocassionally be also used as a head ormanent braided or tied to the hair. Very nice patina. The Fulani people, also known as Fula, Peul or Fulbe, among other, are an ethnic group that inhabits many countries, mainly in Western Africa, Mauritania and Mali. They are probably the largest nomadic group in the world. Mid-XXth century.

A superb Berber old silver and agate ring from Morocco. The central agate, as an -eye-, affords protection to the werer of the ring. The way the stone is set by four prongs symbolizes the four directions. The agata, among the Berbers, is believed to have prophylactic powers. Nice patina. Mid-XXth century.

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