I’ve heard quite a few different stories about this special ring they call Harem.
Having their origins in Turkey, some say that these multi-band rings were designed to be given to brides and the ladies of the harem. The more varied the gemstones, the more expensive the ring, and the more bands the ring has, the more important the wife who has it. Traditional gemstones are pearls, turquoise, emeralds and rubies.
Although they appear to be separate, the articulating bands are actually connected by a gold retainer, enabling the rings to move individually and stack as a cohesive unit. The effect is one of wearing a lovely tiara on your finger.
The antique version was said to be England’s fascination with the iconography of the Islamic world initially spurred by the French conquest of Algiers in 1830.
What I know for sure is that these old Harem rings are extremely hard to come by.
This lovely ring of stacking design, featuring circular-cut emeralds and single-cut diamonds. 6.2 grams
Size: 6 1/2
A beauty~
The condition is good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Note: Emeralds fairly well-matched.