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Ring

Western European
early 19th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy

Medium/Technique Gold, silver, topaz, garnet
Dimensions Height x width (shank): 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.8 x 2 cm)
Diameter: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit Line William D. Boardman Collection—Gift of Mrs. Alice L. Boardman
Accession Number01.6042
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionCluster ring with a central, table-cut topaz surrounded by ten table-cut garnets. There is a beaded border around the center stone and the perimeter of the garnet cluster. The topaz's mount is riveted to the gold underside of the bezel which has engraved decoration in the form of scallops and striations along the borders. In the center is an engraved blossom (the center is the rivet). The gold shoulders have stylized, engraved floral decoration and the shank is plain.