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'Giardinetto' (Flower) Ring
Western European
18th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Gold, silver, diamond, ruby, emerald
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 11/16 x 11/16 in. (1.7 x 1.8 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 3/4 in. (1.6 x 1.9 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 3/4 in. (1.6 x 1.9 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6007
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionGiardinetti ring with gem-set blossoms. The gems are rose-cut diamonds, rubies and an emerald. The openwork, silver bezel is closed under the gems and the mount for the largest diamond is riveted to the underside. The shoulders have applied gold leaves and the gold shank is ribbed.