Lot 247: ISLAMIC SILVER AND AGATE INTAGLIO RING

This ring is composed of agat and silver, featuring a central oval cabochon of translucent, medium orangey-brown agate. The stone is hand-engraved with an intaglio design of Arabic calligraphy framed by floral and geometric motifs, a style characteristic of Islamic seal or talismanic rings. The stone is held in a heavy four-prong setting with split, grooved prongs. The wide architectural shank features cast vertical grooves on the shoulders and an open-back setting to allow light through the gemstone. The outer band is stamped with the numerical mark 925, indicating sterling silver fineness.