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These pieces are often very rare and precious and typically have a lot of history associated with them because of their age.

The hand of Fatima - The Khamsa is a palm-shaped amulet popular in the Middle East and North Africa, and is commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings. The hamsa is believed to provide protection against the evil eye by depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many societies throughout history.

Details:

  • Condition: good condition considering its age of 200 years (top of middle finger is missing - but very hard to see)
  • Country of origin: France
  • Style:  The Empire style, sometimes considered the second phase of Neoclassicism, is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America up to around 1830. The empire period represents the second part of the Neo-Classical style, and shows a strong French influence. The style originated in the desire of Napoleon to revive the luxurious majesty of imperial Rome. 
  • Period: ca. 1810
  • Material: 18K red gold
  • Technique: Filigree is a delicate kind of jewel work made with twisted threads usually of gold and silver or stitching of the same curving motifs.
  • Hallmarks: The French hallmark depicting a rooster's head which was used in France for 18K gold around 1810.
  • Dimensions: width of top of ring 1,34 cm (0,53 inch)
  • Weight: 2,80 gram (1,80 dwt)
  • Ring size Continental: 56 & 17¾ , Size US 7½ , Size UK: O½
  • Resizing: This ring cannot be made smaller because of the way it is made. It can be made bigger by bending it open.
  • Reference Nº: 15128-0164
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Item #P73453

  • In condition as donated.
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