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Gold ring with open-work shoulders, center set with a square green faceted stone surrounded by a row of seed pearls.
rings (jewelry)
glass (material)
Ring
"GWVC" (Engraved)
828
Unknown
7/16 in (W), 11/16 in (diameter) (inches)
1924.903
For more information on the use of colored gems see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 48-51; 202-208.
Title Tortoiseshell hair comb Accession Number 1924.672
Title Ring Accession Number 1924.903
Title Hair Ring Accession Number 1924.904
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