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Ring

South German
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany

Medium/Technique Silver, glass
Dimensions Height x width (bezel): 2.5 x 2.3 cm (1 x 7/8 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 Number01.6083
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionRing with multi-color glass "gems." The "gems" have table-cut facets and are in saw-tooth bezel mounts. There are eight, circular "gems" surrounding a center, yellow glass "gem." The bezel has an openwork design, and the shoulders have carved and stamped decorations.
Marks Each shoulder surface has an impressed mark.