Yemen Red Glass Ring - Vintage Tribal Ring - Size 9 US

Pretty, raised, ruby red glass jewel set in an old silvery setting.  These classic pieces from Yemen are large and showy.  This is an old piece and the face of the glass jewel is worn.  Detailed band.  This ring is about a size 9.

Have you ever wondered why so many tribal peoples use red in their adornments? Over much of the world and through millennia, red has been considered the most potent force against evil influences. Red confronts the forces of darkness with the blaze of the sun and of life. Sacred sites, window and door frames, thresholds, animal trappings, clothing, jewelry, accessories and all manner of baubles incorporate red for this purpose. The color red is considered so amuletic that a single red thread worked into a hem border is sufficient to protect the wearer from the evil eye!

Item No. JRX0039
Size:  9 US
Materials: Mixed Metals
Metal Finish: Unpolished
Metal Color:  Slightly brassy
Ring Face Shape:  Round
Width of Band:  1/2 inch
Additional Info: Glass jewel sits up from the band by about half an inch.
Country of Origin: Yemen
Condition: Vintage

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a USED piece that has been previously worn in country. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws such as loose or missing jewels, missing bells, obvious repairs, may be tarnished or worn, or have other small flaws.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our jewelry is used tribal jewelry, from faraway lands. As used pieces the condition of our items will reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. We leave that choice to the buyer, as each may prefer something different. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning might diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present in our items, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!