Double Ring

Double Ring by Marcus and Co.

Medium

Gold, diamonds, and emerald

Dimensions

1 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 cm)

Classification

Ring

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Susan and Jon Rotenstreich Gift, 2001

Accession Number

2001.241

Art Historical Context

**Double Ring**, crafted by the esteemed New York jewelry firm Marcus &. around 1895, exemplifies the opulent craftsmanship of America's Gilded Age. Fashioned from gleaming gold set with sparkling diamonds and a vivid emerald, this petite piece measures just 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches, highlighting the jeweler's mastery in creating wearable luxury for the elite. Marcus & Co., founded by Sigmund Marcus, was renowned for its high-end designs blending European influences with American innovation, often featuring intricate gem settings that captured the era's fascination with natural motifs and exotic m...

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