Rings

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

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

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.

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.

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

An Afghan ring featuring a simple silver setting with a semicircular turquoise cabochon. A light and easy wearable design. What else can you ask for?

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

An Afghan ring with a silver setting and turquoise cabochons, a central one and some smaller ones on both sides. You want it and you know it.