Description: For Your Consideration we are proud to present this authentic 19th century Yemeni Aqeeq Islamic silver ring. The merchant who sold us this ring specialized in African Trade Beads and imported this ring into the USA in the 1980s as many of his contacts were shipping him beautiful antique beads and jewelry. The ring is quite worn and you can see there is a delicate basket-weave of tiny threads that supports the carnelian quartz stone. This is the first ring we have ever encountered that used woven fibers as a setting for a stone. If anybody has additional information about this traditional technique, we would appreciate any information. We are not certain of the purity of the ring, but we believe it is .900+ silver. We believe the ring to be from the 19th century but it could be older as the traditions of Tuareg silversmithing were well-maintained over the past several centuries. The stone is transparent quartz with a cloudy eye, and there are flecks of red carnelian at the base (see pictures). This seems like an absolutely 100% authentic aqeeq stone, and the actual stone could even be centuries older than the 19th century. When we compare this ring to other "antique" Yemeni Aqeeq silver rings, there is no question that this ring is genuine and authentic. The ring is a size 6, and although it is possible to wear this ring, it is being sold for its historical value. The aqeeq stone is absolutely incredible and could easily be mounted in a more modern setting if the buyer so wishes. We take our eBay responsibilities very seriously, and always offer Free USPS Priority Mail Shipping to a USA home.We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, and if there are any questions please do not hesitate.We thank you for your kindness, and appreciate your continuing support.
Price: 499 USD
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-18T23:21:11.000Z
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Main Stone Creation: Natural
Color: Transparent Quartz With Cloud Eye
Main Stone Color: Transparent Quartz With Cloud Eye
Material: Stone
Metal: Silver
Secondary Stone: Carnelian
Main Stone: Carnelian
Ring Size: 6
Brand: Handmade
Department: Unisex Adults
Type: Ring
Metal Purity: 900
Main Stone Shape: Oval
Theme: Islamic
Style: Yemeni Style Islamic
Country/Region of Manufacture: Yemen
Country of Origin: Yemen