Antique ring from the Crimean Black Sea Region, Southern Russia, 17-18th Century A.D.
Known as Tatar rings, worn by Byzantine royalty, they feature a distinctive razor casing of handmade low grade silver, a low ratio of bronze as a base (enhancing durability), and a carnelian / agate stone
The Tatars of the Crimean Black Sea Region are one of the ethnic sub-populations of Russia. Following 0 A.D., the name “Tatars” became a collective name applied to the Turkic people of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
No hallmarks, tests as silver with a magnet but not acid tested
4 grams, size 7.25, O, 17.5mm internal diameter, some remaining patina after cleaning
Rings can be resized from $30 for sterling silver, dm me on instagram to arrange
Antique ring from the Crimean Black Sea Region, Southern Russia, 17-18th Century A.D.
Known as Tatar rings, worn by Byzantine royalty, they feature a distinctive razor casing of handmade low grade silver, a low ratio of bronze as a base (enhancing durability), and a carnelian / agate stone
The Tatars of the Crimean Black Sea Region are one of the ethnic sub-populations of Russia. Following 0 A.D., the name “Tatars” became a collective name applied to the Turkic people of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
No hallmarks, tests as silver with a magnet but not acid tested
4 grams, size 7.25, O, 17.5mm internal diameter, some remaining patina after cleaning
Rings can be resized from $30 for sterling silver, dm me on instagram to arrange
