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Drawing of a diamond, ruby, and pearl ring
Designed for: Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin (1936–1953)
American
1930s–1950s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Gouache on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 6 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (16.2 x 12.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4474
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis colored drawing on transparent paper stapled to a heavy paper background depicts a ring composed of one round faceted ruby set diagonally across from a round diamond of the same size. The other two corners of the square shape consist of the large square emerald-cut diamond and a pearl. Flanking this unit on the ring shank are a row of two small rubies, and another row of three round diamonds on one side and two rows of diamonds on the other side. The ring is shown set in white metal. Underneath the ring is written - C - (?)
On the reverse written in pencil:
9465C
1 PEARL
CUST, 1 EM. DIA. UXY -
" 11 DIAS.
" 3 RUBIES. $375
On the reverse written in pencil:
9465C
1 PEARL
CUST, 1 EM. DIA. UXY -
" 11 DIAS.
" 3 RUBIES. $375
ProvenanceBefore 2006, in collection of Alan Cutler, Miami Beach, FL; June 8, 2006, purchased at Christie's auction in New York City by Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift of Sharf and his wife Jean to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)