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Marquise Ring
Possibly French
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Gold, silver, glass
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 1.9 x 0.9 cm (3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Height x width (shank): 2 x 2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Height x width (shank): 2 x 2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.5986
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with a rectangular bezel set wuth clear glass 'gems.' The central element of the bezel has three cushion-cut 'gems' vertiaclly set and surrounded by twenty smaller faceted clear glass 'gems.' The underside of the bezel is closed. The 'gems' are set in silver while the shoulders and shank are gold. The shoulders have scrolled decoration and the shank is ribbed.