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Gold ring with floral engraving on shoulders, center features three concentric white and black enameled circles each with a diamond set in silver. Based on the inscription and provenance, this may be the engagement ring for the donor's aunt, Elizabeth Olivia Lane. She married Grenville Stevens in 1843. The ring descended from Elizabeth to her sister's daughter Laura (Norcross) Marrs along with several other pieces.
rings (jewelry)
finger rings
silver (metal)
RING
"GS EOL 1840" (Engraved)
904
Unknown
1/4 in (W), 5/8 in (diameter) (inches)
1922.465
Title Hair ring Accession Number 1922.463
Title Engagement ring Accession Number 1922.464
Title Engagement ring Accession Number 1922.465
Title Engagement ring Accession Number 1922.465
Title Belt buckle Accession Number 1922.468
Title Brooch Accession Number 1922.772
Title Brooch Accession Number 1922.773
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