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Ring
Western European
late 17th–early 18th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy (?)
Medium/Technique
Metal; silver; emerald; garnet
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 7/16 x 9/16 in. (1.1 x 1.4 cm)
Height x width (shank): 7/16 x 9/16 in. (1.1 x 1.5 cm)
Height x width (shank): 7/16 x 9/16 in. (1.1 x 1.5 cm)
Credit Line
William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6128
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionRing with a central, table-cut emerald surrounded by garnets. The central stone is raised and riveted to the closed underside. The surrounding garnets are also set in silver. The border of the underside of the bezel has traces of black and white enamel as do the carved shoulders. The shank is plain and has been repaired or resized.