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Bishop's ring
Possibly English
18th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Gold, silver, sapphire, and diamond
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 7/8 x 11/16 in. (2.2 x 1.8 cm)
Height x width (shank): 13/16 x 7/8 in. (2 x 2.2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 13/16 x 7/8 in. (2 x 2.2 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.5943
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionBishop's ring with sapphire and rose-cut diamonds. The pale oval, faceted sapphire is surrounded by fourteen rose-cut diamonds set in silver. The gold bezel is deep and the high, openwork gallery and shoulders has an engraved, foliate design. The underside of the bezel is closed. The shank has carved decoration. The ring has been resized.