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Rose gold child's size ring set with a sardonyx cameo featuring the portrait bust of a woman and surrounded by a row of gold beading.
rings (jewelry)
RING
883
Unknown
5/16 in (W), 9/16 in (diameter) (inches)
1930.1677
For information on cameos see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989); Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 215-232; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 227-236; Miller, Anna M. "Cameos Old & New," 3rd Edition (2005).
Title Set of pins Accession Number 1919.617
Title Pair of mosaic pins Accession Number 1930.1668 ab
Title Gold studs Accession Number 1930.1669 ab
Title Gold bar pin Accession Number 1930.1670
Title Gold bar pin Accession Number 1930.1671
Title Gold wedding ring Accession Number 1930.1672
Title Gold wedding ring Accession Number 1930.1673
Title Garnet ring Accession Number 1930.1674
Title Bloodstone ring Accession Number 1930.1675
Title Moonstone ring Accession Number 1930.1676
Title Cameo ring Accession Number 1930.1677
Title Hatpin protectors Accession Number 1938.1191
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