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Gold ring with open-work shoulders and two rows of silver circles each set with faux prongs and a single colorless stone.
rings (jewelry)
finger rings
glass (material)
silver (metal)
gold alloy
Jewelry
Ring, Finger
Ring, Finger
Two unidentifiable marks. (Makers Mark)
1201
Unknown
7/16 (W), 11/16 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears
1987.631
For more information on pastes see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 48-51; 115-120; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 54-55.
Title Gold necklace with locket Accession Number 1987.626
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1987.627
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1987.628
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1987.629
Title Gold and turquoise brooch Accession Number 1987.630
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1987.631
Title Silver brooch Accession Number 1987.632
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