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Afghanistan-Pashtoun Silver, Enamel & lapis-lazuli front Ring 3

Posted by Marianne on December 16, 2012 at 4:25pm
the original front mirror has been replaced by a lapis-lazuli - My Afghani friend told me that this mirror was used by men to see if their teeth were not too black after chewing naswar (tobacco) ....
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  • Marie-Ange December 16, 2012 at 10:18pm

    Beautiful Multan ring, one of my favorites to wear.

  • Marianne December 16, 2012 at 10:29pm

    yes, I love(d) to wear it ..... unless my boss was always telling me "wow ! Marianne and her LITTLE rings !!" .......

  • Marie-Ange December 16, 2012 at 10:43pm

    Oh don't mind what other people say just wear what you love to wear and feel happy with it!!

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