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Ring
Western European
18th century
Object Place: Europe, Italy
Medium/Technique
Gold, silver, diamond, emerald, ruby and citrine (?)
Dimensions
Height x width (bezel): 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1.8 x 2 cm)
Height x width (shank): 9/16 x 3/4 in. (1.5 x 1.9 cm)
Height x width (shank): 9/16 x 3/4 in. (1.5 x 1.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst
Accession Number18.44
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
Description'Giardinetti' ring. The ring features a basket set with two table-cut rubies with closed undersides. The openwork floral spray has gemstone blossoms of varying shapes and stones. The center stone is a triangular emerald. All stones have closed, silver bezels. The stems are also silver and the points of contact are soldered. The applied shoulder decoration is silver. The decorative shank is carved and has been repaired or resized.
ProvenanceBy 1910, Miss Louise M. Nathurst; 1918, gift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst to the MFA.