Yemeni Silver Ring with Coral African Trade beads made from Venetian beads

made from Venetian beads

These are hand-made beads which are struck from antique molds

Highly polished silver tone metal that almost resembles sterling silver

Corundum is often a substituted for rubies in jewelry when cut and polished

Gorgeous 1940's necklace

Yemeni Silver Ring with Coral African Trade beads made from Venetian beadsTraditional design in this ring, made of 90% silver has a deep red coral or glass stone (I cannot tell which) set in a raised setting with a silver flower. Fine workmanship, smoothed from wear, with beautifully worn complex design elements. It is size 7, from the early 1900's. Has a nice weight and feel.