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THE FALES COLLECTION OF AMERICAN JEWELRY
Clockwise, from top left

Pair of Earrings with Snap-On Covers, ca. 1882–85
American
Diamonds, gold, and enamel; L. (each earring) 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Diam. (each cover) 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)

Locket, 1706
American (Boston, Massachusetts)
Gold, crystal, and hair; L. 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Pin, ca. 1890
Tiffany and Company (American, est. 1837)
New York City
Gold, enamel, and diamond; L. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Cameo, ca. 1835
George W. Jamison (American, d. 1868)
New York City
Helmet-conch shell, enamel, and yellow, rose, and green gold; L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Brooch, ca. 1900
Marcus and Company (American, 1892–before 1950)
New York City
Gold, peridot, diamonds, pearls, and enamel; L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Purchase, Susan and Jon Rotenstreich Gift, 2001 (2001.234a–d; 2000.532; 2001.330; 2000.562; 2001.238)


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