{"product_id":"tiger-eye-carved-intaglio-ring","title":"Tiger Eye Carved Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA solid ten carat rose gold ring with a caved tigers eye. This is a beautiful, early Art Deco ring that has a very unusual choice of carving of a tigers eye. This is a fairly classical style of hard-stone ring mounting. There is a beautiful relief, hand engraved pattern into the band that holds up a ribbed mounting holding this eye catching stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a departure from the classic signet rings often found across Europe featuring classical hard stones such as; bloodstone, onyx, carnelian and sardonyx. Rings made in America during this period often leant on more elaborate and eye catching stones as bases for the carvings. This in itself is a stunning period ring. It is not thinly constructed, with a beautifully made shank that has this stunningly selected piece of tiger eye unusually set into its center. The stone itself is intriguing. it  features a classic banding through it; dark brown passing through the fiery lighter brown colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTiger's Eye, a member of the chalcedony mineral family, exhibits a silky luster and an opaque, reddish-brown appearance with distinctive iron striations, a result of its metamorphic origins.  Nicknamed \"The Shapeshifter,\" the captivating Tiger's Eye gemstone invites the wearer to embrace their inner strength, personal willpower, and the powers of protection. Adorned with golden bands, flecks of sand, and smudges of inky black and brown, this stone exudes a wild, primal energy. Traditionally, the Tiger's Eye was carried as a protective amulet against evil forces, believed to ward off curses and keep the wearer safe. But beyond its protective properties, the Tiger's Eye offers a wealth of healing benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginating from the big cat lands of South Africa, the spice islands and tea plantations of India, and the arid Australian outback, Tiger's Eye is formed by the alteration of crocidolite, its mineral-rich hues and golden orb color derived from iron oxide. In the 16th century, this gemstone was so rare it was considered more precious than gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Egyptians were captivated by the iridescent rays of the Tiger's Eye, believing it expressed divine vision and using it to represent the eyes of great deities. Roman soldiers even adorned their breastplates with this protective amulet during battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Gemini birthstone it has traditionally also been used to ward off curses, as a protective amulet, and was even considered more precious than gold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe condition is excellent, it is worn, but shows no damage. The beautifully carved classical Roman goddess bust has all the details lovers of this subject matter crave, and it is expertly hand carved. There are marks stamped into the inside of the shank. They have not been deciphered, but are makers marks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring was made in America circa 1920's, is a US size 12 ring size, but can easily be sized if needed. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":".81 \/ 0.62","offer_id":46396144517310,"sku":"FWMJ2608","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/files\/0011-1_3d345142-36fc-416f-984f-4e5a60e470bf.jpg?v=1770943369","url":"https:\/\/foundwell.com\/products\/tiger-eye-carved-intaglio-ring","provider":"Foundwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}