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Bulgar Ring

Vintage Balkan ring - a copy of the medieval Byzantine RingThe Balkans (perhaps Bulgaria), 19th - early 20th centuryMetal, silver old Ottoman coins based alloy Billon, casting, soldering, platingHeight from finger - 11mmThe diameter of the ring`s upper rosette - 27mmWeight - 26 g. (0,95 Oz)Size - 21,5 (12 for USA)Such rings may have made even in medieval Byzantium, precious metals, and has been replicated by molding and casting from the original, jewelers and artisans at a later time until the beginning of the 20th century, they were particularly popular in Bulgaria.
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