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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

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Bulgar Ring

Posted by ALEKSANDR EMELIANOV on July 19, 2017 at 6:57pm

Vintage Balkan ring - a copy of the medieval Byzantine RingThe Balkans (perhaps Bulgaria), 19th - early 20th centuryMetal, silver old Ottoman coins based alloy Billon, casting, soldering, platingHeight from finger - 11mmThe diameter of the ring`s upper rosette - 27mmWeight - 26 g. (0,95 Oz)Size - 21,5 (12 for USA)Such rings may have made even in medieval Byzantium, precious metals, and has been replicated by molding and casting from the original, jewelers and artisans at a later time until the beginning of the 20th century, they were particularly popular in Bulgaria.

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