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Ring
Western European
18th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany (?)
Medium/Technique
Gold, silver, diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 1/2 x 3/8 in. (1.3 x 1 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.6 x 1.8 cm)
Height x width (shank): 5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.6 x 1.8 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection
Accession Number01.6611
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
Description'Giardinetti' ring. The floral spray consists of a central bezel-set sapphire in a gold mounted beaded base. The spray is open and the other blossoms are composed of two rubies and an emerald. Four gold leaves are set with rose-cut diamonds. The undersides of the stones are closed. The shoulders have a leaf and vine motif. The shank is ribbed. The diamonds are set in silver.
ProvenanceThe Gardner Brewer Collection. 1901, bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft to the MFA.