Himalayan Silver, Turquoise & Coral Saddle Ring
This beautiful Himalayan high-grade silver saddle ring is adorned with a central oval turquoise cabochon and a further shaped coral cabochon on each side of it. The detail on this heavy ring is just gorgeous. It features intricate granulation as well as a scrolling silver work design. Even the settings for the cabochons are highly decorative. The band of the ring is unusual, simple and stylish. It is not adjustable. There is a 925 stamp on the reverse denoting silver purity. A stunning item, very wearable.
Date:
2010s
Material:
High-grade silver, turquoise & coral
Dimensions:
Approximate ring size::
UK: V
USA: 10.5
Weight:
29.1g
Ref:
RNG-1023
Book reference:
Cutsem, A.V. and Magliani, M. (2000) Bagues ethniques d'Afriques, d'Asie, et d'Amérique. Milano: Skira. p. 155
Giehmann, M., Pommaret, F. and Creutz, C. (2019) Himalayan treasures: Adornments from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Ladakh & Arunachal Pradesh: The Manfred Giehman Collection. Singapore: Produced by Manfred Giehmann & J.C. Le Cardinal. pp. 61-3