Nepal: Silver and Crystal Ring (circa 1960)

135,00 

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Beautiful Nepalese artisan ring, dating to the late 1960s, in Silver and Red Crystal.

The central cabochon, in decorated Silver, features a bright red crystal – the color of Life, while on each side, three small crystals in green (a sacred color) and red are set. The bezel and the wide band are finished with fine hammered detailing.

These rings, generally worn by men, were often used as hair ornaments or sewn into ceremonial fabrics: the red crystal, in particular, signified high status, due to the rarity of the material.

UNIQUE PIECE
Measurements: 2 cm diameter – 1 cm bezel width – 1.5 x 1 cm crystal