09-21-200409-22-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2250Boston
September 21, 2004 12:00 PMCalender
230

Antique 18kt Gold, Agate, and Diamond Ring

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$5,758$4,900
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2250Location: BostonDate / Time: September 21, 2004 12:00PM

Description:

Antique 18kt Gold, Agate, and Diamond Ring, centered by an agate cameo depicting Christ, surrounded by sixteen old mine-cut diamonds, approx. total wt. 4.00 cts., the shoulders with diamond and ruby bishop's and archbishop's symbols, size 10, (with ring guard).

Note: Lots 230 and 232 were purchased in the 1920s from a dealer in Mexican antiques and curios. Correspondence, invoices and speculations concerning the ring's original owner accompany the lot.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

Keywords

archbishop , diamond and ruby bishop , original owner , dealer