Victorian Seven Row Harem Ring

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This type of 19th century stacked ring is commonly referred to as a "harem" ring - a name derived from its *loose* interpretation of the of the Turkish wedding / puzzle ring. The only puzzling part is how the Victorians translated Ottoman culture - which they were obsessed with - into THIS. It's not a true representation of anything Turkish, but rather a Victorian fantasy of Turkey that might have made a 19th century French or English woman feel a tad more exotic. Each of the bands has a slightly different texture. 

MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests)

AGE: c. 1880

CONDITION: Very good

SIZE: 5, cannot be resized; 1/4" width