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Ring (inlaid): by Jjiela Panjie

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Description
Silver ring, adjustable shank, green stone with silver stud through it. Bezel is set off by several rows of incised silver ropes.There are four clusters of four spheres each placed cross shaped around ring.

How constructed:
The silver sing is hand pounded and inlaid with a green bead (mone) on the top.

Use:
Traditional young man's or woman's ring in the Ganluo area. The ring is usually worn on the ring finger.