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Ring Afghani Jewelry lapis and sterling - size 9.25

# SRT-4

Highly unusual ring made with impeccable craftsmanship, found only by the artisans of Afghanistan. The centerpiece is made of Lapis Lazulia mined from Afghanistan, and carved into a scarab. There are small lapis "rounds" set around the centerpiece, very roughly done, as to insert just an added bit of deep blue color, but stopping well-short of taking any attention away from the center. (Note: one of these small settings is either missing a lapis round, was purposely left empty or, perhaps the artist simply ran out of material. Whatever the case, it detracts nothing from the overall piece.) It is a raw and rough piece of jewelry, but designed to be just-so. The silverwork has been amazingly stamped, etched and handcrafted. I've never seen anything remotely resembling the design of this piece. An absolute raw beauty, and a pleasure for The Turquoise Mine to offer!

Lapis scarab dimensions: 5/8"L x 3/8"W

ring top dimensions (bezel): 1 1/4"L x 1 1/8"W

ring size: 9 1/4"

Price: $260.00