A stunning high-grade silver teardrop-shaped ring, made in the 1990s in Kazakhstan. It is partially gold washed with beautiful typical Kazakh design motifs forming the backdrop to a carnelian cabochon that mimics the shape of the ring. With very ornate patterning and a plain silver band, this ring is beautiful.

References:

Van Cutsem, A. and Magliani, M. (2001) Boucles d’oreilles: D’Afrique, d’Asie, d’Amérique de la collection Ghysels. Milan, Paris: Skira ; Seuil.