Archeological revival apotropaic ‘eye’ ring.an, 19th century

Archeological revival apotropaic ‘eye’ ring.

English or Italian, 19th century.

Ring size P 1/2 UK / 8 US / 57 EU.

Weighs 3.6 grams.

The bezel measures 2.2 x 1.1cm.

The polished agate which resembles the all seeing eye is set in a high carat gold ring setting with rope twist border.

Eye beads, often crafted with concentric circle motifs resembling an eye, served as powerful amulets thought to offer protection against the evil eye and malevolent forces.