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Ring
Western European
mid to late 18th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Silver gilt, diamond and possibly spinel
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 1/4 x 13/16 in. (0.6 x 2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.8 x 2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.8 x 2 cm)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number17.409
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionGem-set ring with a central spinel flanked by small, rose-cut diamonds. The stones are bezel-set and are closed on the underside. The metal underside of the center stone has an engraved decoration. The shoulders have a stylized, floral design and the shank has an engraved pattern.
ProvenanceBy 1910, Denman Waldo Ross; 1917, gift of Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA.