Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1949
Medium
sterling silver with jade
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 3/8 × 13/16 × 1 in. (3.5 × 2.1 × 2.5 cm)
Description
This is the “Keel ring” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The sterling silver ring has large, diamond-shaped bridge, which is also one end of the band. The remaining band creates the base of the ring with the other end of the band vertically running through the diamond-shaped bridge. A movable, spherical, smoothly polished green jade is set between the crossroads of the ring’s ends/bridge.
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
finger rings
Topic
Art
Craftsmanship
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number
2023.12.20
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c17ae21b-c464-456f-b20b-ca71de906573

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