{"product_id":"vintage-yemeni-silver-carnelian-ring-bedouin-jewelry-size-fr-63-us-10","title":"Vintage Yemeni Silver \u0026 Carnelian Ring – Bedouin Jewelry – Size FR 63 - US 10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage silver ring from Yemen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, set with a large oval carnelian cabochon in a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrick-red tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone is mounted in a high setting surrounded by finely worked silver with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efiligree-style border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the broad shoulders feature applied and pierced decoration. This type of construction and ornamentation is characteristic of traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYemeni silver jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the wider Bedouin jewelry tradition of the Arabian Peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking ring with a strong sculptural presence and clear signs of its previous life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade tested silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge oval cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiligree-style silverwork around the setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied and pierced decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18.9 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FR 63 \/ approx. US 10¼\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 2.8 cm \/ 1.10 in long\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight of setting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 0.8 cm \/ 0.31 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Cultural Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYemen – Bedouin silver tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnelian has a long history of use in Yemeni and Arabian jewelry, particularly in rings and personal ornaments. Its warm red coloration contrasts beautifully with the traditionally worked silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction of this example, particularly the broad decorated shoulders and silverwork surrounding the cabochon, is consistent with traditional Yemeni ring-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with substantial evidence of previous wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower part of the ring band is noticeably worn and thinned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as clearly shown in the photographs. The carnelian remains securely mounted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wear is part of the history and character of the piece, but should be taken into consideration if the ring is intended for frequent use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large ring, particularly well suited to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eman's hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although it can naturally be worn by anyone with the appropriate finger size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55164941599058,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/6846-6.png?v=1792586532","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/products\/vintage-yemeni-silver-carnelian-ring-bedouin-jewelry-size-fr-63-us-10","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}