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'Giardinetto' (Flower) Ring
French
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Gold, silver, ruby (?), emerald (?), pearl, pyrite
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 9/16 x 9/16 in. (1.5 x 1.5 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.6 x 1.7 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.6 x 1.7 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.5990
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionGiardinetti ring. The leaves and mounts for the gems are silver, while the underside of the openwork bezel is gilded. In lieu of diamonds, there are several pyrits set in the leaves. Other "gems" include a circular, table-cut ruby (or garnet/glass), an emerald (or glass) and small freshwater pearls. The shoulders are tripartite gold wires and the shank consists of double wires that are separated except for three gold plaques that add support.
Marks
Marked twice, once with an eagle's head in profile.