- Created by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- ca. 1957
- Medium
- sterling silver
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7/8 × 7/8 × 7/16 in. (2.2 × 2.2 × 1.1 cm)
- Description
- This is the “Magic ring” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The sterling silver ring is composed of a wire band placed over a flattened band. The two bands overlap at the base and bridge of the ring. Both bands are open-ended with overlapped ends at the bridge. The wire band has rounded flat ends while the flattened band has wide and flat rectangular ends. The ring has one hallmark on the inside of the base, Smith’s signature [Art Smith].
- 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
- 2023.12.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




