{"product_id":"late-19th-century-indian-gold-swivel-ring-with-parrot-shoulders","title":"19th Century Indian Swivel Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA remarkable late 19th-century Indian swivel ring, crafted in high-karat gold and featuring an intricate hexagonal bezel that rotates to reveal two distinct engraved and diamond-set faces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe shoulders take the form of a pair of parrots, their eyes set with rubies - an important symbol in Indian jewellery, representing love and devotion. The goldwork is highly detailed, with each bird’s feathers carefully engraved, and the twisted hoop adds further dimension to the design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis form of ring is rooted in earlier Safavid jewellery, reflecting the strong Persianate influence on South Indian and Deccani decorative arts. A similar example, with zoomorphic shoulders, can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession no. 2008.565). Additionally, comparable pieces have appeared at Christie’s (Indian \u0026amp; Islamic Works of Art, 2010, Lot 426) and Bonhams (Islamic and Indian Art, 2014, Lot 304). None of these example however, display a rotating swivel bezel - a truly remarkable feature!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe hexagonal bezel measures 16 x 16 x 5mm and is set with foiled diamonds, creating a luminous effect in low light. The larger diamonds contain natural inclusions, with one showing a minor surface crack, though it remains securely set.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeighing a substantial 13.44 grams, this ring tests as 23K gold. UK size P (US size 7.5). A rare and historically significant piece of Indian jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48480685883700,"sku":"1017810010","price":49288.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3585-3.jpg?v=1740565530","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-cn\/products\/late-19th-century-indian-gold-swivel-ring-with-parrot-shoulders","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}