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Tanzanite and Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. (American, active 1837–present)
American
1980'S

Medium/Technique Platinum, tanzanite, and diamond
Dimensions Height x diameter: 2.5 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Dale A. Roberts
Accession Number2014.588
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionThis platinum woman's ring features a large table-cut tanzanite stone held horizontally by prongs at the corners. A line of small round diamonds in a beaded setting beginning at the center of the shank divides into two as it climbs in an open V to the shoulders and extends to either side of the longer end of the tanzanite. The ring has an open gallery.
Marks impressed TIFFANY & CO. on one side of the interior of the band. On the other side the # 1737?344 and PT950
ProvenanceBy 2013, Dale R. Roberts, Boston, MA; 2014, bequest of Dale R. Roberts to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 23, 2014)