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Group of Omani rings

Posted by Preethi on February 6, 2016 at 7:43pm
A group of Omani rings, some of them matching pairs worn on either hand. The tear-drop shaped rings, called shahid, are worn on the index finger. The diamond-shaped heysa are worn on the middle finger. The sole square ring at the extreme left of the back row, called khatim murabbba, worn on the ring finger is probably a more recent version because of the presence of the alternate gold-washed squares. Older versions are with alternate squares in silver and black, with the black effect from niello or by staining with date-palm juice.The pair of rings with the gold-washed domes and the pair to their right are Zar rings, worn for protection from an evil spirit.
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  • Betty February 6, 2016 at 7:55pm

    Wow Preethi, what a sight! Very beautiful selection of rings. Seems your trip was a success!

  • Tesori Orientali February 6, 2016 at 11:33pm

    I want them all !!! Congratz Preethi

  • Preethi February 7, 2016 at 7:55pm

    Thank you! Yes, Betty, I had a great time in the souks :) Angelo, would you wear any of them?

  • Tesori Orientali February 8, 2016 at 1:15am

    Size 11 Preethi !! Thank you…..Send me email…Kisses

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