IRAQI SOLOMON AGATE SILVER RING SIZE 10 TR 290

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Starting Bid (USD)	20.00
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Starts	November 19, 2009 5:35 PM
Ends	November 25, 2009 5:30 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	Gemstone Rings > Agate Rings	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by seller
Auction ID	37895	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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Description

GEM TYPE: IRAQ SOLOMON AGATE

ORIGIN: IRAQ

SIZE (OPAL): 19 X 13 X 6MM

SIZE (RING): 10

METAL: TIBET SILVER AND PLATED, STYLISH PATTERN RING DESIGN

COLOUR: AMBER

SHAPE: --

TREATMENTS: NONE

Tribal silver is made different from sterling silver. It is a century’s old traditional method passed down from one generation to another by using around 40% silver

With local alloys to produce this natural style and is reputed to polish naturally when worn. The tarnish is not green colour but natural earthy tones.

These traditional craftsmen also use bronze and note how gemstones are bezel set into

This hand made antique piece is unique and has not been cleaned

SOURCE

This jewellery was sourced from Karachi Pakistan and was in shipment from Peshawar region which has famous Khyber Pass and Kabul River.

This area is still very tribal and covers large area Uzbekistan,Tajikstan,Afghanistan and Kashmir some jewellery has also come from Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. so much history in this area and many tribes are nomadic .