Jewelry
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Memento Mori Skull Pendant
Fire-gilded copper, glassGermany, 17th century -
Late Roman Band Set with Emeralds, Pearls, and Garnets
Gold, emeralds, pearls and garnetsRoman Empire (Eastern Mediterranean), 4th-5th century AD -
Baroque Enameled Ring set with Rubies and an Emerald
Gold, enamel, rubies and emeraldWestern Europe (Spain or Italy?), c. 1650 -
Pomander in the form of a Book
Gilded silver, engravedSouthern Germany, c. 1620–1650 -
Gimmel Fede Ring with Inscription “GAGE D’AMITIE”
Gold, ruby and diamondsProbably England, c. 1750 -
Table Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Gold, diamondProbably Portugal, c. 1660-1680, hoop and underside of bezel, c. 1750-1760 -
Reliquary Pendant with Pearl
Gold, rock crystal, enamel, pearl, bone relicsSpain or Spanish Netherlands, c. 1620 -
Ring with Garnet Cabochon
Gold, with re-used garnet cabochonWestern Europe, probably England, late 13th -14th century -
Hat Badge with Veronica's Veil
Gilded silver, nielloFlanders, late 16th- early 17th century