Vintage Yemeni Silver Tower Ring
A beautiful vintage high-grade silver Yemeni tower ring, made in the 1970s. This quality traditional ring is ornately decorated on the band with silver granulation. The face of the ring echoes the granulation but it is much finer and forms concentric circles. The head of the ring features a further intricate wire work design. This type of ring is also very popular with the Rashaida women of Sudan.
A very attractive ring to collect or wear. In good vintage condition.
Date:
1970s
Material:
High-grade silver
Dimensions:
Approximate ring size:
UK: P
USA: 7.5
Total weight:
15.0g
Ref:
RNG-1030
Book references:
Cutsem, A.V. and Magliani, M. (2000) Bagues ethniques d'Afriques, d'Asie, et d'Amérique. Milano: Skira. p. 98
Ransom, M. (2014). Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry. AUC Press, p. 146