20th century AD. A large silver-coloured metal ring with rectangular-section hoop, tear-shaped and twin-armed openwork shoulders, octagonal bezel set with green tourmaline calligraphic gemstone with three lines of calligraphic text; hallmark(?) stamped on the interior of the hoop. 25.64 grams, 28.86mm overall, 20.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve]