Ring
Datec. 1830-1840
Geography
Probably made -
United States
Medium/Technique14K yellow gold (tested), diamonds, sapphire
Credit LineGift of Adair Newhall, 2012
Object numberH-5301
DescriptionWoman’s ring consisting of three bands of 14K gold, hinged together at the back. The center band features a double heart shape. The outer bands each have a single hand shape that appear to clasp each other when closed over the hearts. The ring finger of the top hand is set with one old-mine cut diamond. The hands are accented by one old-mine cut diamond and one round-shaped pink sapphire.
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