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When nine coloured gemstones circle in full around a gold band...
This ring draws the eye through a completeness that turns all the way around. It has no single centre stone; instead, cabochon gems of many colours in the noppakao tradition — green, red, yellow, deep blue, translucent white, and dark red — follow one another around the band in balance, each raised in its own wirework collar.
Across the domed body, twisted-wire filigree curls into scrolls, spirals, and vine motifs continuously around the whole ring, threaded with tiny round granules and small rosettes. These wires and gold beads, clearly raised from the ground, bind every gemstone and the ornament into a single surface — not stones simply set onto a mounting.
The appeal of this piece lies not in any single stone, but in the relationship of the nine colours circling the band and the granulated filigree that carries between them without a break — as though a complete miniature cosmos rested upon a gold setting.
The band is dense and retains traces of time visible in the photographs — part of the individual character that many collectors value in old jewellery. The refinement of this wirework and granulation carries the spirit of a goldsmithing tradition continuing from Ayutthaya into the early Rattanakosin period, considered as a matter of style rather than a dating of the piece.
In traditional belief, the nine noppakao (navaratna) gems are auspicious stones linked to the nine celestial bodies, held to bring good fortune and balance in every direction, while phirot refers to a protective, safeguarding charm. These associations are matters of personal belief, yet they add an emotional dimension to this ring.
For those drawn to old gold rings in which belief, filigree craftsmanship, and multicoloured gemstones matter equally, enquiries and appointments to view the piece in Lopburi are warmly welcome.
Product Details
Old Gold Phirot Noppakao Nine-Gem Band
Item code: R340
Ring size: approximately 52
Weight: 7.60 g
Price: THB 42,500
Viewing: sold online; in-person viewing available by appointment in Lopburi, Thailand
Distinctive character of the piece: Old gold jewellery often retains traces of time. These form part of the enduring charm and individual character of antique gold ornaments.
If you sense the value of the nine noppakao gems and the filigree work upon this gold band, and feel this treasure to be admired in turn is calling to you, please send us a message. We are pleased to provide close-up photographs of its time-worn details and offer further guidance.
***Please note: When selecting and assessing the value of old or antique jewellery, the shop considers the craftsmanship, rarity, and condition of each piece. Prices are not based on the daily gold rate.***
Trading Policy
1) Damage or loss during delivery
The shop will issue a full refund if an item is damaged or lost during delivery. Customers must record a continuous video from before opening the parcel until the item is fully revealed as evidence for every unboxing. Without a video, the shop reserves the right to decline all refund requests.
2) Consignment sale or exchange
For consignment sales or exchanges, the shop charges a 20% service fee. The item must not be damaged, cleaned, or altered, and must remain in its original condition. The shop reserves the right to decline service in cases outside these conditions.
Free EMS shipping is available within Thailand.
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