Lush Nephrite Jade Cornicello 1924 ring tapers in back to

ring tapers in back to 2mm and 1

A beautiful and well-loved signet ring

the chain is made with thinly formed gold

topped with a little imp or elf straddling the disc

Lush Nephrite Jade Cornicello 1924 ring tapers in back toThe cornicello Italian for "little horn" is an ancient Italian amulet modelled in the shape of a devil's horn and worn to ward of the evil eye. The evil eye was believed to be mostly drawn to women and children, men's sperm, and fruit bearing trees the life giving forces sustaining generations. This particular version is carved in nephrite jade, with a deep green that seems to glow when the light hits it just right, capped with gold plated metal.