Agate Seal Set in Gold Ring - OS.147, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 12 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Agate, Gold.

Agate Seal Set in Gold Ring - OS.147, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 12 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Agate, Gold.   « Less

Ottoman Gold Ring Featuring a Tourmaline or Peridot Seal Depicting an Eagle - OS.148, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style:  More »

Ottoman Gold Ring Featuring a Tourmaline or Peridot Seal Depicting an Eagle - OS.148, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Tourmaline/Peridot. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Gold Ring Incised with Animal Motifs - OS.153, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its  More »

Ottoman Gold Ring Incised with Animal Motifs - OS.153, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Seljuk Gold Ring with Incised Foliate Motif - OS.154, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Gold. In the 9th century,  More »

Seljuk Gold Ring with Incised Foliate Motif - OS.154, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Gold. In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk had broken off from the Oghuz confederation of Turkomen tribesmen, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. In the 11th century, the Seljuks set up an independent state under their leader Tugrul Bey with its capital in Isfahan, initially under the auspices of the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.   « Less

Agate Scorpion Seal Set in a Gold Ring - OS.156, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Agate, Gold.

Agate Scorpion Seal Set in a Gold Ring - OS.156, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Agate, Gold.   « Less

Seljuk Gold Ring FEaturing a Garnet Seal Depicting a Bird - OS.157, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Seljuk. In the 9th century,  More »

Seljuk Gold Ring FEaturing a Garnet Seal Depicting a Bird - OS.157, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Seljuk. In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk had broken off from the Oghuz confederation of Turkomen tribesmen, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. In the 11th century, the Seljuks set up an independent state under their leader Tugrul Bey with its capital in Isfahan, initially under the auspices of the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.   « Less

Ottoman Silver Ring Featuring an Ancient Roman Glass Centerpiece - OS.159, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 17 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman,  More »

Ottoman Silver Ring Featuring an Ancient Roman Glass Centerpiece - OS.159, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 17 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Silver, Glass. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Bird Seal Set in Silver Ring - OS.160, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1100 AD to 1500 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Turquoise/ Silver.

Bird Seal Set in Silver Ring - OS.160, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1100 AD to 1500 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Turquoise/ Silver.   « Less

Ottoman Gold Filigree Ring Featuring a Garnet Seal - OS.161, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Garnet,  More »

Ottoman Gold Filigree Ring Featuring a Garnet Seal - OS.161, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 15 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Garnet, Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Hexagonal Gold Ring Featuring a Seal Depicting a Figure - OS.162, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 16 th Century , AD to 18 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman,  More »

Ottoman Hexagonal Gold Ring Featuring a Seal Depicting a Figure - OS.162, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 16 th Century , AD to 18 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less