{"title":"Siam \u0026 Southeast Asian Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eCourt jewellery from 18th and 19th-century Siam, ancient gold rings of Classical-period Java and gem-set rings from Bali. High-carat gold, riveted gem-set tiers and sacred symbols from the courts and temples of Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-gold-and-sapphire-ring-cabochon-7th-15th-century-indonesian-south-east-asian-medieval-early-museum-grade-gold-ring","title":"Ancient Javanese Gold \u0026 Sapphire Ring","description":"A scarce ancient Javanese gold and sapphire ring dating from the 7th-15th century Indonesian Classical period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs expected with Javanese gem-set gold rings made in this period, the present ring is crafted with folded sheets of high-karat gold and set with a polished, irregular cabochon which is placed above red clay (or resin) for a snug fit. The ring has a circular bezel with a pearled border, holding a pale blue sapphire of approximately 1.8cts. The protuberant, stirrup-shaped shoulders are designed to mimic the shape of water buffalo horns and taper down towards the back of the ring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the largest and most important islands in the Indonesian archipelago, Java has long been a great centre of art and civilisation. Gold finger rings are the most common form of jewellery found on ancient Java. Inventories of gold artefacts found in archaeological excavations reinforce the notion that rings were ubiquitous during this period. Not only was gold jewellery a significant symbol of wealth, status and power - but it was also used a currency in itself and functioned as standardised payment for numerous goods and services like salaries, fines and wedding banquets. In ancient Java, rings were also believed to have magical properties; predominantly the ability to bring good fortune and protection to the wearer. In fact, the literal meaning of the word ‘ring’ in Old Javanese translates to ‘guardian against enemy’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough corundum, particularly sapphires and rubies, is not a local to Java, they are often found on ancient Javanese rings and would have originally come from Sri Lanka, Myanmar or Central Asia. The stones on ancient gem-encrusted Javanese rings were not only chosen for their beauty and value, but also for their supposed astrological, magical and medicinal powers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUK ring size I 1\/2, US size 4.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.24g of high karat gold (19K\/20K gold) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCircular measures 11mm x 10mm at its widest points. Band measures 1.5mm at back. Stone tested as corundum (sapphire).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery similar examples can be found in the British Museum (AF.2379) and Sotheby’s (see final photo).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954306273588,"sku":"","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/products\/il_fullxfull.5334790944_rjvz.jpg?v=1698956448"},{"product_id":"antique-thai-sterling-silver-siam-enamel-nielloware-signet-ring-carnelian-niello-signet-1940s-vintage-oriental-garnet-ring","title":"Vintage Thai Silver Nielloed Carnelian Ring","description":"Rare Antique Thai Sterling Silver Siam Enamel Nielloware Signet Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fine example of a Nielloware ring from Siam (Thailand), it dates to the 1930’s\/1940’s. The elongated hexagonal niellowork silver mount surrounds an oval carnelian cabochon in a shield like shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK Size Q, US Size 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.04g Sterling 925 Siam Silver\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954439377204,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/products\/il_fullxfull.3535074165_5v74.jpg?v=1698957590"},{"product_id":"royal-thai-museum-grade-siam-ayutthaya-ceremonial-ring-18th-century-star-ruby-diamond-cluster-ring-mughal-enamel-emerald-collector","title":"Bague cérémonielle siamoise « mondop »","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne bague cérémonielle siamoise dite « mondop », de la fin du XVIIIe ou du début du XIXe siècle, réalisée à la fin de la période d'Ayutthaya ou au début de la période Rattanakosin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCes bagues étaient façonnées pour la monarchie et l'aristocratie du Siam, qui les portaient lors des cérémonies, avant d'être offertes à des visiteurs de marque ou à d'autres familles aristocratiques. Lors de l'ambassade siamoise en France de 1861, le fils de l'ambassadeur, Khoumsombat, fut photographié portant une bague mondop à gradins très semblable (voir photos).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLe mondop est le toit à gradins d'un temple, tel le Wat Phra Kaew de Bangkok. Ici, un cabochon de rubis étoilé couronne le gradin supérieur, tandis que le reste du chaton est entièrement couvert de diamants. Les deux gradins extérieurs pivotent, maintenus par un rivet fendu visible sur le revers fermé. Les épaules cambrées sont serties de diamants, d'émeraudes et de rubis parmi des feuillages et des ornements serpentiformes ; le dessous et l'extérieur de l'anneau portent un émail rouge et vert vif, un style que l'on retrouve dans des exemplaires conservés au V\u0026amp;A, au Smithsonian et au Cleveland Museum of Art.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUn bijou architectural et substantiel, pour le collectionneur averti.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDétails :\u003c\/strong\u003e fin du XVIIIe au début du XIXe siècle ; Siam (Thaïlande) ; testée or 22-24K ; cabochon de rubis étoilé 3.7mm ; diamants env. 2.6mm ; hauteur au-dessus du doigt 15.5mm ; UK J½, US 5 ; 13.94g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e N'hésitez pas à nous demander un rapport détaillé sur l'état.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954475422004,"sku":"","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury44.jpg?v=1776776515"},{"product_id":"important-royal-siam-diamond-ring","title":"Important Royal Siam Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCeremonial Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ethree nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGift Exchange\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery of the period. The diamonds are all set in rubover and crimpled collet settings.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is an applied floral motif on each shoulder with three further rose cut diamonds. The band features an intricately engraved scrollwork pattern with ornately pierced openwork sections. The underside of the bezel is in itself a work of art, and without doubt the most beautiful we have ever seen. It takes a floral form, possibly depicting a lotus flower. The ring is crafted in solid 21.6K gold and weighs an impressive 15.81 grams. The particularly high karat gold composition of this ring means that the gold surface tarnishes at a very slow rate thereby retaining its alluring shine and bright yellow colour.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK size N, US size 6.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe outer band carries a French gold import control mark from when it was brought into the country at a later date, the mark indicating a minimum gold fineness of 18K gold. The 15 foil-backed diamonds are all set very securely and have an approximate total weight of 2.5cts. The circular section of the bezel measures 18mm across while the band measures 4mm wide at the back. The ring is in excellent overall condition with very minimal signs of wear. Under magnification, one notices some very light abrasions to the diamond facet junctions as well as a small surface scratch on one side facet of the central diamond.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis historically important ring, whether intended to be worn in ceremony, or to be gifted to an important foreign diplomat or visitor is undoubtedly the most unique piece of museum-grade jewellery we have had the fortune and privilege of handling. We were unable to find another example to ever sell at auction, and a comparable item may not appear on the market for many years to come.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA masterpiece from the most talented courtly goldsmiths of the 19th century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease get in touch for additional photos of the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResources:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBruley, Y., \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eet al\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLe Siam a Fontainbleau l’Ambassade du 27 Juin 1861\u003c\/i\u003e, Chateau de Fontainbleau, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRichter, A., \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Jewelry of Southeast Asia\u003c\/i\u003e, Thames \u0026amp; Hudson, 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalmon, X., \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eet al\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau de Fontainebleau: Le Musee Chinois de l’Imperatrice Eugenie\u003c\/i\u003e, Chateau de Fontainebleau, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47274188144948,"sku":"","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5858.jpg?v=1701780876"},{"product_id":"javanese-classical-period-ruby-ring","title":"Early Javanese Ruby Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA scarce early Javanese gold and ruby ring dating from the 7th-15th century Indonesian Classical period.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs expected with Javanese gem-set gold rings made in this period, the present ring is crafted high-karat gold and set with a polished cabochon. The ring has a circular bezel, holding a ruby of approximately 0.7cts. The ruby is of a pinkish red colour and features natural inclusions throughout. The protuberant, stirrup-shaped shoulders of the ring are designed to mimic the shape of water buffalo horns, a typical characteristic of Javanese rings.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the largest and most important islands in the Indonesian archipelago, Java has long been a great centre of art and civilisation. Gold finger rings are the most common form of jewellery found on ancient Java. Inventories of gold artefacts found in archaeological excavations reinforce the notion that rings were ubiquitous during this period. Not only was gold jewellery a significant symbol of wealth, status and power - but it was also used a currency in itself and functioned as standardised payment for numerous goods and services like salaries, fines and wedding banquets. In ancient Java, rings were also believed to have magical properties; predominantly the ability to bring good fortune and protection to the wearer. In fact, the literal meaning of the word ‘ring’ in Old Javanese translates to ‘guardian against enemy’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough corundum (sapphires and rubies) is not local to Java, they are often found on ancient Javanese rings and would have originally come from Sri Lanka, Myanmar or Central Asia. The stones on ancient gem-encrusted Javanese rings were not only chosen for their beauty and value, but also for their supposed astrological, magical and medicinal powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUK ring size J, US size 4.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.13g of high karat gold (19K\/20K gold)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite its impressive age, the ring is in wearable condition. The stone is securely set; however under loupe magnification there is a small chip to one of the corners of the ruby.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone measures 7mm x 6mm. Band measures 2mm across at the back, and about 10mm at the front. Stone tested as corundum (ruby).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387390443828,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5958_6e656394-a833-4fb3-8afc-da99dca22d1c.jpg?v=1759265746"},{"product_id":"antique-siam-gold-garuda-ring","title":"Bague siamoise Garuda en or","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne bague en or sertie de pierres, de la fin du XIXe siècle, provenant du Siam (Thaïlande) et figurant un oiseau ailé mythique, peut-être le Garuda.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLe Garuda, ou « Phra Khrut Pha », est le roi divin des oiseaux, semblable à un aigle, dans l'art bouddhique et d'Asie du Sud-Est. Il symbolise la royauté au Siam depuis des siècles et, en 1911, Vajiravudh (Rama VI) en fit l'emblème national de la Thaïlande.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLes bagues princières de ce type étaient façonnées par les orfèvres royaux de Bangkok et portées lors de cérémonies royales et aristocratiques comme la Tonsure royale, la « coupe du chignon » qui marquait le passage à l'âge adulte d'un enfant royal. Les rois Mongkut (Rama IV) et Chulalongkorn (Rama V) eurent à eux deux 159 enfants, chacun ayant besoin de bijoux cérémoniels, et les orfèvres de Bangkok prospérèrent.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLa tête à deux niveaux présente un diamant noir taille rose légèrement plus grand sur un sommet riveté qui pivote un peu, au-dessus d'une gerbe de diamants noirs taille rose en sertis perlés et granulés. Un cabochon de rubis étoilé figure probablement la face rouge de l'oiseau, et l'anneau est gravé et ajouré de rinceaux.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDétails :\u003c\/strong\u003e fin du XIXe siècle ; Siam (Thaïlande) ; or 22K, poinçon français d'importation pour l'or ; tête 27mm x 20mm ; diamant taille rose central et rubis de 3.5mm chacun ; UK J, US 4¾ ; 10.65g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e N'hésitez pas à nous demander un rapport détaillé sur l'état.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47678771790132,"sku":"","price":4700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A9264.jpg?v=1708434274"},{"product_id":"19th-century-siam-cluster-ring","title":"Bague cluster siamoise en or et pierres","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne bague cluster princière de la fin du XIXe siècle provenant du Siam (Thaïlande), éclatante de rubis, de grenats, de diamants et d'émeraudes sertis dans un or à haut titre.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRéalisée par les orfèvres de la cour siamoise, elle présente en son centre un diamant taille rose en serti clos rabattu, riveté au corps de la bague ; le rivet apparaît au revers, un trait caractéristique des bagues siamoises des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles. Un halo de rubis, de grenats et de diamants l'entoure, avec des émeraudes sur les épaules. L'anneau épais est ajouré de rinceaux et frappé d'un poinçon français d'importation pour l'or, apposé lorsqu'elle fut plus tard introduite en France.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCes bagues étaient portées lors des cérémonies royales et aristocratiques de la cour de Bangkok, telle la Tonsure royale qui marquait le passage à l'âge adulte d'un enfant royal, et étaient parfois offertes à des visiteurs de marque. Avec 159 enfants à eux deux, les rois Mongkut (Rama IV) et Chulalongkorn (Rama V) donnèrent fort à faire aux orfèvres de Bangkok.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eColorée, généreuse en poids et très facile à porter.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDétails :\u003c\/strong\u003e fin du XIXe siècle ; Siam (Thaïlande) ; testée or 21K, poinçon français d'importation ; UK L½, US 6 ; 12.93g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e Bon et portable. On observe les traces d'une ancienne mise à taille à l'arrière de l'anneau, et deux des pierres semblent être des remplacements ultérieurs.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47834647560500,"sku":"","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4767.jpg?v=1749502531"},{"product_id":"siam-black-diamond-earrings","title":"Siam Black Diamond Earrings","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA pair of antique black diamond earrings made in Siam (Thailand), dating from the mid-19th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach gold earring features 25 flat cut Thai black diamonds in rubover, closed-back gold settings. These elegant tiered earrings are crafted in 14K gold and feature areas of both sectioned and interlinked components designed to move, swish and glisten. They display traditional Southeast Asian techniques including granulation and riveted tier sections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese types of earrings are modelled from the jewels worn in the Royal Courts of Bangkok. This particular pair of earrings would have been made for a wealthy aristocratic woman, or possibly a lower ranking female member of the extended Royal family. In the 19th century, the Kings of Siam were particularly polygamous and had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own bejewelled regalia and courtly dress jewels, bestowed to them by the King according to their rank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe gold is also stamped with a French import mark for 14K gold from when it was later brought into the country. The earrings weigh a total of 5.88 grams. Each earring measures approx 32mm x 21mm x 8mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimilar published examples can be found in Richter’s ‘The Jewellery of Southeast Asia’ (2000, p. 94-95).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988180123956,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/C893BA1C-EBD4-47C4-B5DE-42A248A252D7.jpg?v=1716864229"},{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-gold-lotus-ring","title":"Ancient Javanese Gold Lotus Ring","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis scarce ancient Javanese high-karat gold ring has a quatrefoil-shaped bezel. The ring dates from the Classical Period of Indonesia, more specifically between the second half of the 9th to the early 10th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bezel is intricately chased to depict a lotus flower pod which is an important motif in the Hindu-Buddhist context. It serves both as a seat or cushion for deities and symbolises nobility, purity, enlightenment and rebirth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe symbol is also associated with the Javanese goddess Dewi Sri, the goddess of fertility, prosperity and rice. Rings with Sri motifs were believed to bring good fortune to the wearer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGold rings were worn by both genders in the Classical Period. As seen on statuary, both the fingers and toes of deities and the nobility were fitted with multiple gold rings whilst larger rings were also worn around the neck as pendants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe role of rings in this period is two-fold; they were an important part of burial customs but also items of transaction and commerce. Gold was used to pay fines, salaries or services. Gold rings were also a part of wedding presents and gift exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimilar Javanese gold lotus and scallop-edged rings can be found in the Met Museum (accession numbers: 1998.544.398, 1998.544.399, 1998.544.386, 1998.544.331 and 2001.794.135). See final photo for images of these examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUK ring size H, US size 3.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe quatrefoil bezel measures 13mm across. The ring tests as high-karat gold (approx 20K) and weighs 6.52 grams. Despite its significant age, the ring remains in good and wearable condition. A truly special ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48039189545268,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/E249287F-6E8C-4A5D-B16C-CF8345850C87.jpg?v=1719440636"},{"product_id":"19th-century-balinese-gold-ring","title":"Bague de prêtre balinaise en or","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne « bague de prêtre » en or de Bali, fin du XIXe siècle, dans le style du sud de l'île, ses épaules ornées de colibris.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLes becs des oiseaux servent de griffes pour retenir la pierre, une idée connue dès le XVe siècle à Java oriental, à l'époque de Majapahit, tandis que leurs queues descendent le long de l'anneau.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComme les autres bagues balinaises serties de l'époque, elle est creuse, façonnée dans un or à haut titre et sertie d'un cabochon de verre rouge vif poli dans un chaton conique. Le chaton est orné de granulation (minuscules billes d'or) et de motifs cordelés, la signature la plus caractéristique de l'orfèvrerie balinaise. Une bague similaire a été proposée chez Sotheby's Hong Kong en 2021 lors de la vente « Golden Splendour » de la Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection (voir la dernière photo).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePetite, sculpturale et pleine de caractère.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDétails :\u003c\/strong\u003e fin du XIXe siècle ; Bali, Indonésie ; testée or 21K ; cabochon de verre rouge 6mm x 4,5mm x 2mm ; hauteur d'env. 9mm au-dessus du doigt ; UK I½, US 4½ ; 3,62g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e Portable. Le verre est solidement serti, mais l'usure de surface est importante et lui donne un aspect brut et patiné. L'une des épaules présente un enfoncement et l'on observe les traces d'une ancienne mise à taille.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48089919095092,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_9752.jpg?v=1777148855"},{"product_id":"siam-princely-ruby-and-diamond-ring","title":"Siam Princely Ruby and Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare 19th century princely gold cluster ring made in Siam (Thailand), circa 1860.This gorgeous ruby and diamond ring was intricately crafted in high-karat gold, by the goldsmiths of the royal Siam court in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is a fine example of the lavish adornment worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. Aside from ceremonial use, they were also occasionally given as gifts to important visitors or other aristocratic families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere was a huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam which stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period and the sheer number of jewellery required has meant that today princely jewels like this one can very occasionally be found in the open market, particularly in Europe following the relocation of the Thai royal family to Switzerland and France in the 1930’s and 1940’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring features a row of cabochon rubies horizontally aligned, surrounded by a sea of rose cut diamonds. All of the stones are in rubover settings within a web of hexagonal honeycomb frames. The band is decorated with pierced and deeply chased scrollwork motifs, typical of Siam jewellery. There is evidence of a historic resizing at the back of the shank. The thick gold band also features French gold import marks from when it was later brought into the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring is in fantastic condition despite its significant age. Upon loupe magnification, there is evidence of a historic resizing at the back of the band.It tests as solid 22K gold and weighs a good 9.56 grams in total. The ring measures 10mm north to south at the front, and 4mm at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: UK size K 1\/2, US size 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48099413524788,"sku":"","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A9843.jpg?v=1721143790"},{"product_id":"vintage-thai-black-diamond-ring-1","title":"Vintage Thai Black Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn unusual vintage gold and black diamond ring made in Thailand, second half of 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis black rose cut diamond set cluster ring is crafted 21K gold. The design is inspired by ceremonial jewels worn by the courts of Bangkok in 18th and 19th century Siam. The gold ring face features five horizontally-aligned rose cuts in bezel settings. The ring is hollow and is decorated with granulated beadwork on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is in great condition. It is stamped with some hallmarks on the inside, it tests as 21K gold and weighs 2.96 grams in total. Each rose cut measures 4mm x 3mm x 1mm on average. The ring measures 7mm across at the front and 3mm across at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK size P 1\/2, US size 7.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48133879857460,"sku":"","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A9933.jpg?v=1722858743"},{"product_id":"javanese-sri-intaglio-ring","title":"Javanese Sri Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA scarce early Javanese gold and carnelian intaglio ring, dating from the 8th-10th century Indonesian Classical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs expected with Javanese intaglio rings made in this period, the present ring is crafted high-karat gold of a hollow construction with the intaglio held into position by four wedge-shaped prongs. The ring has a circular bezel, holding a carnelian gemstone engraved with the ’Sri’ symbol which is associated with the Javanese goddess Dewi Sri, the goddess of fertility, prosperity and rice. Rings with Sri motifs were believed to bring good fortune to the wearer. The protuberant, stirrup-shaped shoulders of the ring are designed to mimic the shape of water buffalo horns, another typical characteristic of Javanese rings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost of the gemstones found on early Javanese rings are not local actually to Java, they were in fact often imported from West Asia, India or other centres of Southeast Asia. The stones on these ancient gem-encrusted Javanese rings were not only chosen for their beauty and value, but also for their supposed astrological, magical and medicinal powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimilar referenced examples can be found in the Met Museum (Accession number: 1998.544.298) as well as items 00069 and 08784 in ‘Java Gold: The Wealth of Rings’ by Pernicka and Lockhoff (2018).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUK ring size K 1\/2, US size 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring weighs 9.57 grams of high karat gold (19K\/20K gold). Intaglio measures 10mm x 9mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDespite its impressive age, the ring is in good and wearable condition, and the stone is securely set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOne of the largest and most important islands in the Indonesian archipelago, Java has long been a great centre of art and civilisation. Gold finger rings are the most common form of jewellery found on ancient Java. Inventories of gold artefacts found in archaeological excavations reinforce the notion that rings were ubiquitous during this period. Not only was gold jewellery a significant symbol of wealth, status and power - but it was also used a currency in itself and functioned as standardised payment for numerous goods and services like salaries, fines and wedding banquets. In ancient Java, rings were also believed to have magical properties; predominantly the ability to bring good fortune and protection to the wearer. In fact, the literal meaning of the word ‘ring’ in Old Javanese translates to ‘guardian against enemy’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48134046318900,"sku":"","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A0647.jpg?v=1722873788"},{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-labyrinth-ring","title":"Ancient Javanese Labyrinth Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis scarce ancient Javanese ring, crafted from high-karat gold (approx. 22K) during Indonesia's Early Classical period, dates from the 8th-10th century. Its small yet solid construction reflects the skilled artisanship of ancient Java, with a weight of 7.06 grams. Measuring 14mm wide by 10mm high (US size 1.5-2, UK size C-D), the ring is wearable and can be resized if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe circular bezel, 8mm in diameter, is adorned with a labyrinth motif, a rare design symbolising fertility and often associated with the female reproductive system (Pernicka and Lockhoff, 2018). Bosch (1960 : 117–8, pl. 35) and Lunsingh Scheurleer (2012 : 69) believe that the swirling concentric structure is an extreme variant of the ‘Sri’ motif, representing the Javanese goddess Dewi Sri. Rings with this motif were believed to bring good fortune to the wearer in the Central Javanese Period. The ring’s shoulders, designed in a distinctive stirrup shape, echo the form of water buffalo horns—a traditional element in Javanese jewellery design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJava, one of the most prominent islands in the Indonesian archipelago, has long been a centre of art and civilisation. Gold jewellery, particularly rings, held great significance in ancient Java, serving not only as a symbol of wealth and power but also as a form of currency and payment for goods, services, and ceremonial events. Rings were believed to carry magical properties, offering protection and fortune to the wearer. The term ‘ring’ in Old Javanese translates to ‘guardian against enemy,’ highlighting its cultural importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis ring is in good, wearable condition, an impressive survivor of its age and heritage. A similar example can be seen in \u003ci\u003eJava Gold: The Wealth of Rings\u003c\/i\u003e by Pernicka and Lockhoff (2018), p.176 inventory number: 04034.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48341225472308,"sku":"","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A1657.jpg?v=1730913068"},{"product_id":"ancient-gold-amethyst-engraved-scorpion-ring-early-javanese-intaglio-ring","title":"Ancient Gold Javanese Scorpion Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis scarce gold intaglio ring dates to the Indonesian Classical period, circa 8th–10th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is crafted from high-karat gold (22K), featuring a circular bezel that holds an amethyst gemstone engraved with a scorpion motif. Scorpions were often considered symbols of protection in ancient traditions, aligning with Javanese beliefs that rings possessed magical properties to bring good fortune and guard against harm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe stirrup-shaped shoulders, designed to mimic the form of water buffalo horns, are a hallmark of early Javanese craftsmanship. This distinctive design reflects both artistic expression and cultural symbolism rooted in Java’s agricultural and spiritual traditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJava, one of Indonesia’s largest islands, was a significant centre of civilisation and artistry during this period. Gold rings were not merely decorative but also served as currency, payment for fines, dowries, and even wedding feasts. Imported gemstones, like the present amethyst, were chosen for their astrological, magical, and medicinal properties, further enhancing their importance in Javanese society.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferenced Examples\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar rings can be found in the \u003cem\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional examples are catalogued in \u003cem\u003eJava Gold: The Wealth of Rings\u003c\/em\u003e by Pernicka and Lockhoff (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK Ring Size: H½ (US size 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Diameter: 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.15 grams of 22K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring’s exceptionally thin band highlights its delicacy, requiring care when worn. Despite its remarkable age, the ring remains in good, wearable condition, with the stone securely set.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis rare piece offers a tangible connection to the ancient artistry and cultural heritage of early Java, combining historical significance with enduring beauty.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48392152187188,"sku":"10184","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A2844.jpg?v=1734379014"},{"product_id":"antique-balinese-priests-ring-in-22k-gold-with-foiled-glass-late-19th-century","title":"Bague de prêtre balinaise Jatayu","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne lourde bague de prêtre balinaise, vers 1900, en or 22K, probablement réalisée pour un prêtre ou un guide spirituel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAu centre trône un cabochon de verre bombé de 18 x 15mm sur paillon gris-bleu, caractéristique des bijoux rituels balinais de l'époque. Le chaton s'élève à 12mm au-dessus du doigt.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eL'anneau est richement ciselé et orné de volutes appliquées, et chaque épaule se termine par un masque d'oiseau de style Barong. L'oiseau est probablement Jatayu, du Ramayana, qui tente de sauver Sita du roi démon Rahwana ; le récit est encore dansé à Bali aujourd'hui.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUne bague audacieuse et sculpturale dans le style du sud de Bali, portable et chargée de sens.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDétails :\u003c\/strong\u003e vers 1900 ; Bali, Indonésie ; or 22K ; cabochon de verre 18mm x 15mm, hauteur 12mm ; UK L½, US 6 ; 16.52g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e le cabochon de verre est bien serti et intact. Rapport détaillé sur l'état disponible sur demande.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48614644449588,"sku":"1017810070","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4682.jpg?v=1749143002"},{"product_id":"late-19th-century-balinese-priest-s-ring-with-ruby-and-granulation","title":"Balinese Ruby Hummingbird Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and finely worked Balinese ‘priest’s ring’ dating to the late 19th century, crafted in high-karat gold and set with a ruby cabochon.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis ring exemplifies the distinctive southern Balinese style, where the shoulders are adorned with long-beaked birds—likely stylised hummingbirds—whose beaks ingeniously serve as prongs to secure the ruby. This motif traces back to the Majapahit period in 15th-century East Java and reflects a continuity of Indonesian aesthetic traditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe gem is set within a conical bezel, richly decorated with intricate gold granulation and ropework—hallmarks of Balinese metalwork.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is later stamped with a French control mark, likely applied when it entered France in the 20th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA similar example was sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in the 2021 \u003cem\u003eGolden Splendour\u003c\/em\u003e auction of the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection—one of the most important private collections of Asian jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Ruby cabochon, approx. 0.8ct\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Tests as 18K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • UK ring size I½ \/ US size 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Bezel protrudes approx. 1cm from the finger\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Total weight: 5.71g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Despite its age, the ring is in wearable condition. The ruby is secure, and the intricate goldwork remains well-preserved with expected softening to some surface details.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA highly collectible example of historic Indonesian jewellery, blending symbolism, technical finesse, and ceremonial design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48619612700980,"sku":"1017810074","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4701_1997721.jpg?v=1749587295"},{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-gold-ring-with-floral-dewi-sri-goddess-indonesian-8th-10th-ad","title":"Ancient Javanese Gold Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare early Javanese ring from the Central Javanese Period (8th–10th century AD), crafted in high-karat gold and engraved with a floral and 'Sri' motif symbolic of prosperity, protection, and divine favour. This is a remarkable example of ancient Southeast Asian goldwork, both artistically and culturally significant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCast in solid high-karat gold (testing as 18K), the ring features a raised circular bezel measuring 12mm across. The face is engraved with a stylised vegetal motif, surmounted by a variant of the ‘Sri’ symbol - a reference to Dewi Sri, the Javanese goddess of fertility, wealth and rice. Such rings were worn as protective talismans and symbols of abundance, particularly within the royal and priestly classes of Central Java.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe band is deeply evocative of ancient handcraft. Smooth and thick, it flares subtly at the shoulders, with one side retaining slightly more metal than the other; a charming hallmark of its handmade construction. The surface shows a soft ancient patina, consistent with age, but the ring remains in verywearable condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece was later stamped with the French owl import mark (used from 1893 onwards) - a legal hallmark applied to foreign precious metal items entering the French art market.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJava, the cultural and political heart of early Indonesia, was a major centre of gold production and artistic innovation during this period. Rings such as this were used not only as personal adornment, but also as currency, temple offerings, and ritual symbols. In Old Javanese, the word for ring translates to \"guardian against enemy\", reflecting the talismanic nature of such pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK ring size: H ½ \/ US size: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.32g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTests as high-karat gold (approx. 18K)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGood condition for its considerable age. Structurally sound and wearable with care.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparable Museum Examples:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art: 1998.544.401, 2001.794.142, 1998.544.389, 1998.544.381\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Museum: AF.2382\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48876114772276,"sku":"1017810124","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5520_2284105.jpg?v=1756377848"},{"product_id":"8th-10th-century-ancient-javanese-gold-sri-ring-early-classical-period-java","title":"Bague javanaise antique en or au motif Sri","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne bague javanaise antique en or des VIIIe-Xe siècles, de la période classique ancienne de l'Indonésie.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLe chaton hexagonal porte un motif « Sri » stylisé, symbole abstrait de Dewi Sri, la déesse javanaise du riz. Présent sur les bagues de Java central de cette époque, il passait pour apporter bonne fortune, fertilité et prospérité, faisant de la bague un talisman autant qu'une parure. Les bords à gradins « en appareil de briques » font écho à l'architecture des temples de la région.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDans la Java ancienne, les bagues en or marquaient le rang, servaient de monnaie rituelle et protégeaient ceux qui les portaient ; le mot vieux-javanais pour « bague » dérive d'un terme signifiant « gardien contre les ennemis ». Des bagues comparables sont conservées au Metropolitan Museum of Art (1998.544.382, 1998.544.390, 2001.794.125, 1998.544.381).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUn fragment d'Antiquité d'Asie du Sud-Est à porter, à la riche patine.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDétails :\u003c\/strong\u003e VIIIe-Xe siècle ; Java, Indonésie ; teste or 19K ; chaton 10mm x 8mm x 4mm ; anneau 2mm ; UK M½, US 6½ ; 7.05g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e Très bon et portable, avec une usure de surface et de légères rayures cohérentes avec l'âge et l'enfouissement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48880274833716,"sku":"1017810125","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0879.jpg?v=1781519607"},{"product_id":"19th-century-balinese-gold-ruby-and-diamond-ring","title":"Bague balinaise en or, rubis et diamants","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBague balinaise du XIXe siècle en or 22K, sertie d'un rubis cabochon entre deux diamants taille rose.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLe rubis, d'un rouge profond nuancé de pourpre et d'environ 0.7ct, est encadré de deux diamants taille rose montés sur paillon, qui semblent rayonner d'un feu intérieur. La monture, entièrement façonnée à la main, est couverte de spirales d'or enroulées, signature des orfèvres balinais de l'époque ; le revers s'achève sur un jet de coulée en forme de losange.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eL'or de haute pureté présente cette teinte riche et beurrée propre aux bijoux d'Asie du Sud-Est.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUne petite bague à la texture généreuse et au caractère affirmé.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDétails :\u003c\/strong\u003e XIXe siècle ; Bali, Indonésie ; or 22K ; rubis cabochon d'env. 0.7ct, 5mm ; diamants taille rose 4mm x 3mm ; UK I½, US 4½ ; 7.24g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e Très bon, usure minime ; toutes les pierres sont bien serties.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928386318644,"sku":"1017810165","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A6373_e6fa0cbc-cd31-4ef3-935b-f37a462bfd83.jpg?v=1761511130"},{"product_id":"royal-siamese-gold-and-diamond-enamel-eternity-ring-c-1800","title":"Bague d'éternité royale siamoise en diamants","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eRare et importante bague d'éternité ancienne en or et émail, vers 1800, sertie de treize diamants taille rose et façonnée en or 22K. Ce joyau raffiné fut réalisé dans les ateliers royaux du Siam (l'actuelle Thaïlande), où de tels bijoux étaient portés lors des cérémonies de cour par les membres de la famille royale élargie et de l'aristocratie.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLa bague est richement décorée d'émail rouge et vert – les couleurs royales traditionnelles de l'émaillerie siamoise – disposé en motifs floraux et circulaires sur tout le pourtour de l'anneau. Chaque diamant est serti clos dans un chaton surélevé, entouré d'un émail minutieux, typique du travail de cour de Bangkok vers 1800.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles, la cour siamoise devint célèbre pour son faste. Les rois Mongkut (Rama IV) et Chulalongkorn (Rama V), tous deux très polygames, eurent à eux deux plus de 150 enfants royaux. La multiplication des palais secondaires et des maisons princières fit naître une immense demande de bijoux de rang et d'apparat, et les orfèvres royaux de Bangkok comptèrent parmi les plus habiles et les plus prolifiques d'Asie. De tels joyaux servaient également de présents diplomatiques aux dignitaires étrangers et aux princes de la région.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLa présence de ces bagues sur le marché de l'art européen s'explique par la dispersion progressive des biens royaux thaïs au XXe siècle. À mesure que la famille royale se resserrait et que les titres se perdaient, de nombreuses familles autrefois princières devinrent de simples particuliers. Beaucoup s'installèrent en Europe lors de la fin de la monarchie absolue, notamment en Suisse et en France dans les années 1930–40, emportant avec elles leurs bijoux de famille. Cette bague, comme plusieurs autres de notre collection, en est presque certainement un témoin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiam (Thaïlande), vers 1800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatières :\u003c\/strong\u003e or 22K, émail, diamants taille rose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoids :\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.94g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargeur :\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaille :\u003c\/strong\u003e UK M½ \/ US 6.25\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat :\u003c\/strong\u003e Très bon état ancien ; l'émail, d'origine, est en grande partie intact, avec de légères usures dues à l'âge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUn joyau remarquable et parfaitement portable, venu des cours royales de l'ancien Siam – riche de couleur, de savoir-faire et d'histoire.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48929952956724,"sku":"1017810171","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_1583_f5cee594-9657-4115-8772-43787df1883f.jpg?v=1793113876"},{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-high-karat-gold-and-sapphire-ring-classical-period-c-8th-10th","title":"Ancient Javanese Sapphire Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA scarce and evocative survivor of the Indonesian Classical period, this ancient Javanese ring is crafted in very high-karat gold and set with a beautifully saturated blue sapphire. Dating to around the 8th–10th century, it displays the characteristic features of early Javanese gem-set adornments: a raised circular bezel encircled by a twisted rope border, embracing an irregular polished cabochon of approximately 1.3 carats. The simplicity of the rounded hoop shank contrasts beautifully with the textured bezel, creating a silhouette that feels both archaic and deeply elegant.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eJava, one of the major centres of art, religion and courtly culture in early Indonesia, produced some of the most distinctive gold jewellery of the ancient world. Gold finger rings, in particular, were ubiquitous; archaeological inventories reveal them in large numbers, worn across strata of society yet also held as wealth in its purest form. In ancient Java, gold was not merely a precious metal but a form of currency, used as standardised payment for fines, wages and ceremonial obligations, including wedding feasts. Rings were also believed to possess protective and magical properties. The Old Javanese word for “ring” literally translates as “guardian against enemy,” underscoring their talismanic purpose as objects of both status and spiritual safeguarding.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAlthough corundum is not native to Java, sapphires and rubies appear frequently on Javanese rings of this era. These stones would have travelled across vast trade networks from Sri Lanka, Myanmar or Central Asia, chosen not only for their beauty but for their perceived astrological and medicinal virtues. The sapphire here - its surface gently undulating from ancient polishing - possesses a deep, moody blue that seems to hold light within the stone rather than reflect it outward.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis ring weighs 3.74 grams and is approximately a UK size O (US 7.25). The gold tests around 22K, typical of Javanese work, prized for its warm colour. The bezel measures 11mm across, giving the piece a quietly commanding presence on the hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComparable examples of ancient Javanese sapphire rings can be seen in the collections of the British Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, underscoring the cultural importance and rarity of such pieces. This example survives in remarkably good condition for its age, retaining its full form and powerful sense of identity - a true guardian from the ancient world.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958768087348,"sku":"1017810192","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7004.jpg?v=1764881141"},{"product_id":"early-javanese-gold-ring-with-possible-sri-motif-or-nagari-script-java-8th-10t","title":"Bague javanaise antique en or à motif abstrait","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUn rare témoin de la période classique ancienne de l'Indonésie ; cette bague antique en or fut façonnée à Java entre le VIIIe et le Xe siècle. À cette époque, l'île de Java était un centre culturel et politique majeur de l'Asie du Sud-Est.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRéalisée en or à haut titre, environ 22K, la bague est centrée d'un chaton circulaire surélevé, gravé d'un motif abstrait inhabituel. Les bagues javanaises de cette période sont le plus souvent ornées de formes de lotus ou du motif Sri stylisé ; un emblème abstrait associé à Dewi Sri, déesse du riz, symbole de fertilité, de prospérité et de protection. Si ce décor pourrait représenter un motif Sri très stylisé, son caractère calligraphique fourchu évoque aussi une possible inscription en écriture nagari ancienne. Des exemples comparables sont illustrés dans \u003cem\u003eJava Rings: The Wealth of Gold\u003c\/em\u003e, où des motifs énigmatiques similaires sont étudiés.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDans la Java ancienne, les bagues en or n'étaient pas de simples ornements. Elles faisaient office de symboles de rang, de monnaie rituelle et de puissantes amulettes. Le mot vieux-javanais désignant la bague dérive d'un terme signifiant « gardien contre les ennemis », soulignant leur rôle protecteur dans la vie spirituelle comme sociale.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLa bague est de petite dimension, avec un chaton circulaire surélevé d'environ 7mm de diamètre. Elle pèse 2.4 grammes et correspond à une taille UK E 1\/2 ; US 2.5. Son état est très bon et elle est parfaitement portable, avec une usure de surface en accord avec sa très grande ancienneté.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUn exemple exceptionnel et savant de l'orfèvrerie ancienne d'Asie du Sud-Est ; rare, symbolique et profondément enraciné dans la culture rituelle de la Java antique.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48980772225332,"sku":"1017810216","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7211.jpg?v=1766162705"},{"product_id":"ancient-khmer-gold-and-sapphire-pebble-ring-8th-11th-century","title":"Ancient Khmer Sapphire Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare ancient Khmer gold ring dating to the height of the Cambodian Khmer Empire, circa 8th–11th century. The ring is set with a natural pale cornflower-blue sapphire, approximately 1.3cts, polished into an irregular pebble form as was customary in early Southeast Asian jewellery. The sapphire is secured in a clawed setting with four distinctive triangular claws, a defining feature of Khmer rings from this period (see final photo for similar examples). \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is crafted in high-karat gold, testing at approximately 21K, with a substantial solid hoop and a raised bezel decorated with fine beaded wirework running fully around the setting. The wide oval hoop form, measuring approximately 19 × 16mm internally, may reference water buffalo horn symbolism, a recurring motif in Khmer material culture. Despite its oval form, it would comfortably fit a UK size J½; US size 5.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eJewellery of this type was produced during the golden age of the Khmer Empire, one of the wealthiest and most sophisticated civilisations of the medieval world. Khmer goldsmiths worked with locally sourced gold and gemstones, favouring organic forms and robust construction rather than faceted precision. Rings such as this were worn as symbols of status, protection, and spiritual significance, often associated with royal, religious, or elite contexts.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Weight: 6.82 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Ring size: approx UK J½; US 5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRemarkably well preserved for its age, this ring remains highly wearable and represents a rare survival of early Khmer gold jewellery - a museum-level object equally suited to a serious ancient jewellery collection or as a singular statement ring with profound historical depth.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49036593201460,"sku":"1017810256","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8216_3040463.jpg?v=1770395473"},{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-high-karat-gold-wirework-ring-c-8th-10th-century","title":"Ancient Javanese Wirework Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn exceptional ancient Javanese wirework ring dating to circa the 8th–10th century AD, from a period when Java was a major cultural and political centre of Southeast Asia.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in high karat gold (approximately 23K), the ring features a distinctive twisted gold wire motif wrapped across the bezel and extending down the shoulders. The bold, rhythmic coils are entirely characteristic of early Javanese goldwork and demonstrate the refined metalworking traditions of the region.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGold rings in ancient Java were not merely decorative ornaments. They functioned as symbols of rank and authority, were used as ritual currency, and were often worn as protective emblems. The Old Javanese word for ‘ring’ is derived from a term meaning ‘guardian against enemies’, underscoring the amuletic significance these jewels once carried.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eClosely related examples can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as in the superb reference work \u003cem\u003eJava: The Wealth of Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most comprehensive studies of Javanese gold jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is slightly misshapen, as visible in the images, consistent with its great age; however, when worn this is not noticeable.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight 7.37 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUK size I, US size 4.25\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA powerful and highly wearable survival from early medieval Java; over a thousand years old and still wonderfully striking today.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49047165632820,"sku":"1017810263","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8357_3099537.jpg?v=1771603715"},{"product_id":"early-javanese-silver-gilt-vishnu-ring-c-8th-10th-century","title":"Bague javanaise en vermeil à la conque","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne ancienne bague javanaise de Vishnou en argent doré, datant des VIIIe–Xe siècles, de la période classique de l'histoire de l'Asie du Sud-Est.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLa bague présente un chaton caractéristique en forme de losange, surélevé et bordé d'un motif de disque rayonnant aux contours dentelés, figurant le ‘Chakra’. En son centre se trouve une conque finement modelée, la ‘Shankha’, l'un des principaux attributs de Vishnou. Ensemble, le Sudarshan Chakra et la Shankha symbolisent la protection divine, l'ordre cosmique et la nature cyclique du temps : le Chakra comme roue du temps et du pouvoir, la Shankha comme son primordial de la création.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSa forme correspond étroitement à des exemples connus conservés dans des collections muséales, notamment des pièces comparables au Metropolitan Museum of Art (numéros d'inventaire : 1998.544.304 ; 1998.544.309 ; 1998.544.362).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLes bagues de ce type étaient portées par les hommes comme par les femmes durant la période classique javanaise, ainsi qu'en témoignent la sculpture et la statuaire des temples. Le bijou n'était pas seulement une parure, mais aussi une réserve de richesse transportable et un moyen d'échange ; les métaux précieux servaient aux paiements, aux dons cérémoniels et aux usages funéraires.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLa bague est réalisée en argent à surface dorée, aujourd'hui doucement usée par endroits, laissant apparaître l'argent sous-jacent et conférant à la pièce une très recherchée patine archéologique.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePoids 5.57g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTaille UK M 1\/2, taille US 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUne pièce rare et chargée d'histoire ; à la fois objet de parure et lien tangible avec les croyances et la société de Java ancienne.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49072695738676,"sku":"1017810283","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8433_3254207.jpg?v=1774626854"},{"product_id":"ancient-javanese-gold-sri-ring-8th-10th-century","title":"Bague javanaise antique ‘Sri’","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUne ancienne bague javanaise en or datant des VIIIe–Xe siècles, de la période classique de l'histoire de l'Asie du Sud-Est.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRéalisée en or à haut titre, la bague présente un chaton hexagonal gravé d'un motif stylisé ‘Sri’ en écriture nagari ; associé à Dewi Sri, déesse du riz, il symbolise la prospérité, la fertilité et la protection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLe chaton à gradins évoque le langage géométrique de l'architecture des temples javanais, tandis que l'anneau fin demeure, par contraste, d'une grande sobriété. La surface présente une patine riche et homogène, conforme à son âge.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLes bagues de ce type n'étaient pas seulement des parures, mais aussi des objets talismaniques et des réserves de richesse ; en vieux javanais, le terme désignant la bague est lié à la protection et à la garde.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTaille : UK L ; US 5.75\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eChaton : 8 × 6 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePoids : 2.38g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTestée comme or d'environ 22K\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUn rare survivant, et qui se porte ; des exemples comparables sont conservés au Metropolitan Museum of Art (p. ex. 1998.544.382, 1998.544.423, 1998.544.413, 1998.544.390, 2001.794.125 et 1998.544.381 – voir la dernière photo pour un exemple). \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. 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Cet exemplaire a appartenu au Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, l'une des plus importantes collections privées d'art asiatique constituées en Europe, réunie par le Dr István Zelnik, diplomate et spécialiste de l'Asie du Sud-Est. Cette provenance muséale renforce sensiblement sa rareté comme son importance en histoire de l'art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDes exemples comparables sont conservés au Metropolitan Museum of Art (n° d'inv. 1998.544.354), et une bague très proche est passée chez Sotheby’s en 2022 avec une estimation de 80,000–100,000 HKD (environ $10,000–13,000 à l'époque), ce qui souligne l'attrait de ce type rare.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDans la culture javanaise, l'éléphant était associé à la force, à la sagesse et à l'autorité royale, en lien avec les traditions hindo-bouddhiques et des divinités telles qu'Indra. De telles bagues n'étaient pas seulement des parures, mais aussi des marques de rang, des objets rituels et des talismans protecteurs. L'emploi d'un or à haut titre reflète en outre leur portée curiale et symbolique.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePoids : 9.33g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDiamètre du chaton : 2.3cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTaille : UK P ; US 7.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTestée comme or d'environ 19K\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUn rare et important survivant ; fort d'une provenance muséale et de solides comparaisons, il constitue à la fois un puissant objet de parure et un exemple exceptionnel de l'orfèvrerie javanaise ancienne.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLivré avec un certificat d'authenticité (Certificate of Authenticity). Expédition offerte et assurée depuis Londres par DHL Express. Pour les bagues, mise à taille offerte lorsque cela est possible. Des droits et taxes d'importation peuvent s'appliquer selon la réglementation de votre pays.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49074415599924,"sku":"1017810287","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0418-2.jpg?v=1778449152"},{"product_id":"antique-balinese-emerald-and-diamond-ring-gilded-convex-cabochon-ring","title":"Balinese Emerald and Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn unusual and highly sculptural antique emerald and diamond ring dating to the late 18th or early 19th century; probably Balinese in origin. The ring is formed as a substantial convex dome with a large foiled emerald cabochon to the centre, surrounded asymmetrically by rose cut diamonds set directly into the surface of the mount.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in base metal overlaid with high-karat sheet gold, the ring has a hollow body typical of certain Southeast Asian jewels of the period, allowing for dramatic scale without excessive weight. The central emerald cabochon measures approximately 12 x 10 x 4mm (approx 3.5 carats) and displays the soft luminous depth associated with closed-back foiled settings.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFoiling was widely used historically beneath gemstones to intensify colour and light reflection, particularly in candlelit settings. In this example, the emerald’s vivid green tone is enhanced by the reflective backing, while the small rose cut diamonds provide flashes of silver-white contrast across the textured gold surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring measures approximately 15mm north to south and weighs 8.6 grams. Ring size P 1\/2 (UK) \/ 7.75 (US).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is good overall for its age. The gilded surface shows expected wear and losses in places, contributing to the jewel’s excavated, timeworn character. The emerald remains secure, as do the diamonds. A remarkably atmospheric piece with a powerful visual presence; equally compelling worn traditionally or as an oversized thumb ring.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127568015668,"sku":"1017810299","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_9768_3539358.jpg?v=1778774044"}],"url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/fr-fr\/collections\/siam-southeast-asian-jewellery.oembed","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}