This is a complete set of chessmen, hand-carved out of African elephant ivory in the early 1960's. The figures measure from 2 1/2 inches (pawns) to 4 inches (kings and queens) and are very african in design. They are natural in color for the white peices and dyed black for the opposing black pieces. All peices are there and intact. They were brought back to the United States some time in the 60's and have been in my family ever since then.

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i was just curious as to what kind of ring this is and if it's real

I've never seen a ring like this, i don't know if it's a ruby or gemstone

they have unusual dragon type heads on either side and when u hold them in light they are a deep red!just sitting they look black!the rings that are on sides are not a seamed piece there are no markings --i could ne not seeing them again i am very unfamiliar of these and am most curious if they have value and mostly what the heck they are made of and how they wre made!there are what seems to be a few spots that have turned an almost burnt orange color!the legs are not  seperates added later this is all one piece i am sure of that.you can see the imperfections in the way these were shaped

its a limited edition jebco clock with a picture of dale earnhart sr on the front of it. its number 003794 of 15,000. protected with jebcote high gloss finish. quality quartz movement.  a solid wood 3/4" thick base.