Chinese Ring with Chess Piece - Symbol for "Soldier"

Turning on little pins, a round game piece wears one red character.

This bone and sterling silver ring with a chess piece symbolising a soldier is from China, and is contemporary. Bone is a traditional carving material in East Asia, and its pale, smooth surface contrasts well with the darker tone of sterling silver. Circular and creamy amber, the disc carries a bold red character carved and filled in the center. It is set in a pale metal frame with small square pins at the top and sides.

A pawn, promoted to jewelry, taking it very seriously.