Ca.1700-1950 AD. Yemeni Tribal. Lot of five white metal Yemeni Tribal intaglio rings with dark blue and red coloured stone itaglio settings some with intricate scroll work or incised decoration on the hoops. Yemeni tribal rings were made by Jewish silversmiths between the 18th and the. first half of the 20th century, when the majority of Yemeni jews emigrated to Israel. Yemeni silver was traditionally given to brides as an emergency fund from her family, which she would cherish and care for throughout her entire life or otherwise sell if she was in financial need. These items may have belonged to either Yemeni brides orrepresent part of a silver merchant's stock. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: D: 16.51, 19.31mm / US: 6, 9 3/8 / UK: set of 6: M, S1/2; 56.3g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.