Double Ring
ca. 1895
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...