India Starling Ring

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shub33
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Can anyone translate the marks that are etched in the oval black onyx please? Thank you!

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The words are Arabic but are used in both Persian and Urdu

To the left "al hakim" الحكيم and to the right "al 'azim" العظيم

In a religious context, both are names or attributes of God/Allah

"Al hakim" means "the wise one" and "al azim" means "the magnifcent"

Hope this is of interest

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Thank you, Damon for your time and expertise. I really appreciate it!
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