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Afghan Two-Finger Ring – Turquoise Mandala

A monumental two-finger ring from Afghanistan, with a central turquoise and a radiant composition of tribal-style inlays.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: PI-1048
A monumental two-finger ring from Afghanistan, with a central turquoise and a radiant composition of tribal-style inlays.
SKU: PI-1048
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz
  • Gemstones:
    howlit
  • Jewelry size:
    19 (59 mm)
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    7.5 cm
  • Width:
    7.5 cm
  • Height:
    1.6 cm
  • Weight:
    85 g

Afghan Two-Finger Ring – Turquoise Mandala

This Afghan two-finger ring, with its impressive diameter, is a piece of jewelry that doesn't function as an accessory – it dominates. The round dial with a centrally set turquoise attracts the eye with its intense green-blue color and natural veining. The stone is surrounded by precisely placed dotted inlays in shades of blue and gold, creating a composition reminiscent of a sun or a mandala.

The two-finger ring design is characteristic of Afghan jewelry – massive, expressive, and uncompromising. The design is based on a double rail, firmly mounted beneath the wide dial. This arrangement ensures even weight distribution and comfortable wear despite the large size.

The setting is maintained in a tribal aesthetic: a blackened background, fine metal appliqués, and a symmetrical, radial arrangement of decorations. The turquoise in the center is an energetic focal point of the composition – in Central Asian cultures, it was considered a protective stone, a symbol of strength and protection. Here, it's not just a decoration, but the heart of the entire form.

The ring perfectly fits into ethno, tribal, and oriental styles. It works well as a stage piece, a collector's item, or as a bold statement of style. This jewelry is for those seeking not subtlety, but authentic, cultural weight and a form with character.