{"product_id":"early-20th-century-indian-gold-ring-with-mughal-era-carved-emerald","title":"Antique Indian Mughal Emerald Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis remarkable Indian ring, crafted in the early 20th century, features a carved emerald gemstone, probably dating from the Mughal period. The 4.3-carat stone is intricately engraved on both sides; its surface displaying a stylised floral motif, while the reverse reveals a star within a circle. Such carved gems were originally set into turban ornaments, armbands (\u003cem\u003ebazubands\u003c\/em\u003e), and many other types of courtly jewels worn by the Mughal elite.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs these ceremonial adornments fell out of fashion in the early 1900s, many of their gemstones were repurposed into wearable rings and pendants. This ring is a fine example of that transition: preserving a centuries-old gem within a newly created high-karat gold mount, rich in enamel decoration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 22–23K gold ring is beautifully enamelled in Prussian blue, white, orange and green, with floral motifs continuing even on the inside of the band - an artistic flourish only visible when the ring is removed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe emerald itself has a deep forest green hue with natural inclusions, securely set in a bold square bezel with red and black enamel edging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK ring size: N½ (US size 7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerald: 11mm diameter, approximately 4.3 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel: 15mm north to south\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand tapers to 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12.46 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: High-karat gold (tested as 22–23K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition. Under loupe magnification, a small chip can be seen on one of the carved petals, though it is barely visible to the naked eye. The gemstone displays a rich colour with natural streaks and inclusions throughout, and it is securely mounted. The enamel remains bright, with minor surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn exceptional and rare jewel, preserving the splendour of the Mughal court in a wearable 20th-century form.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48614694224180,"sku":"1017810071","price":4717.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4667.jpg?v=1749143663","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/it-ch\/products\/early-20th-century-indian-gold-ring-with-mughal-era-carved-emerald","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}