20th century AD. A large silver-coloured metal ring with facetted hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an octagonal bezel set with green tourmaline stone bearing calligraphic script, scalloped flutes at the shoulders with diagonal notches above and below; openwork floral motif and stamped hallmarks(?) to reverse. 24.04 grams, 28.60mm overall, 20.99mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23) (1"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve]