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Ring with Floral Motif
In the 18th century the flash of a diamond signaled wealth and prestige. The allure of diamonds crossed cultures and, when worn, they were an immediately recognizable statement of personal worth. The cut of diamond that became most popular over the course of the 18th century was the brilliant-cut, which particularly enhanced the sparkle of stones that were often worn in greatest abundance at night, under flickering candle light. In this ring diamonds frame a deep blue enamel ground set with more diamonds that form a floral spray.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Henry Walters, Baltimore (?); given to Laura F. Delano, New York; given to Walters Art Museum, 1947.
Exhibitions
| 1979-1980 | Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/1962 | Treatment | cleaned |
Geographies
United Kingdom, England (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H of bezel: 13/16 in. (2.06 cm); Diam of hoop: 11/16 in. (1.75 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Laura F. Delano, 1947
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
57.1785