^Lot 3537 PAIR OF INDIAN JEWEL ENCRUSTED ENAMELED GOLD,

DIAMOND, RUBY, & EMERALD ARCHER'S RINGS. Archers' rings were worn on thumb, with asymmetrical construction to allow archers to release arrows with precision protecting inside of the thumb. Ornate jeweled & enameled examples were made as gifts for ceremonial purposes conveying rank and social status. The 2 rings weigh a total of 46 grams, and each has 10 diamonds which are "polki" or mine cut which was the original way raw diamonds were mounted in Indian Mughal jewelry for several hundred years. The largest diamond measures 8.5x6mm, the smallest are 3mm, the center ruby in one ring is 12x8mm. The diamonds were all tested with diamond tester and guaranteed to be diamonds, rubies and emeralds not tested but historically Indian/ Mughal jewelry used combinations of these 3 stones. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collection notes. CONDITION: both are very good to fine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dr. Curtis S. Morse. (02-25284/JS). NON-GUN. $4,000-8,000.