Afghan Ring with Buddha Bead

Three small eyes of green, orange and blue stare out from the gold.

This gold ring from Afghanistan holds a glass bead described in the record as a Buddha bead. The round bead is dark, patterned with concentric circles in green, orange and blue, which give it the look of a cluster of tiny eyes. A plain gold bezel frames the bead, and the shoulders curl into scrolling, flower-like forms. The surface of the bead is smooth and glossy, and the gold has a warm, soft finish.

A ring that notices you noticing it.