Tuareg Tribal Agate Ring / Hair Ring - Size 4 - North African Tribal Jewelry

Adorable small Tuareg carnelian agate ring. You see these most often as hair rings, or as interesting pendants on necklaces, but sometimes they are worn as finger rings as well, especially if they are not too large and are, well, finger sized! This one is etched with some detailing on the metal setting and a couple of small granulated adornments grace the sides.  US size 4.  Authentic tribal Tuareg piece from Mali. 

Tuareg jewelry is much sought after for it's clean lines and geometric style.  These beautiful rings come in an infinite variety and can range from very large/tall to quite small.  Worn in Mali, Mauritania and Niger in the hair, on headpieces or wraps or as on necklaces or on the fingers.  The Tuareg are a nomadic people, most of whom live in the Saharan and Sahelian regions—southern Algeria, western Libya, eastern Mali, northern Niger, and northeastern Burkina Faso.  They are believed to be descendants of the North African Berbers.  In Tuareg culture, there is great appreciation of the arts, and they are craftsmen of fine silver jewelry, woodwork (delicately decorated spoons and ladles and carved camel saddles), and dyed and embroidered leatherwork.

Item No. JRX0051
Size: 4 US
Materials: Mixed Metals, natural stone
Finish: Unpolished metal.  Stone is polished
Metal Color:  Silvery
Ring Face:  5/8 inch long X 3/16 inch wide, 3/8 inch tall
Country of Origin: Mali
Condition: Vintage

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a USED piece that has been previously worn in country. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws such as loose or missing jewels, missing bells, obvious repairs, may be tarnished or worn, or have other small flaws.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our jewelry is used tribal jewelry, from faraway lands. As used pieces the condition of our items will reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. We leave that choice to the buyer, as each may prefer something different. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning might diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present in our items, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!