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Ring

Western European
17th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany

Medium/Technique Gold, emerald, ruby or garnet, enamel
Dimensions Height x width (bezel): 3/8 x 3/8 in. (1 x 1 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Credit Line William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6121
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionRing with a gem-set cruciform bezel. The center stone is a bezel-set, faceted emerald. The other four stones are table-cut rubies or garnets. The underside of the bezel is closed and has a carved radiating design with traces of black enamel in the recesses. The shoulders have carved decoration with black enamel. The shank is plain.