Bidspirit auction | AN ISLAMIC SILVER SIGNET RING

AN ISLAMIC SILVER SIGNET RING WITH AN ENGRAVED YEMENI YELLOW AGATE - This signet ring is constructed from silver, featuring a large, oval, honey-coloured Yemeni yellow agate cabochon. The stone is intricately hand-engraved with stylized Arabic calligraphy, prominently displaying the word Allah at the top centre. The central portion of the inscription is bisected by a horizontal line and contained within a scalloped border, which is further decorated with floral and dot motifs. The agate is secured in a four-prong setting with wide, decorative claws. The shoulders of the ring are split and feature an engraved chevron or wheat-ear pattern that continues towards the shank.