Raspberry Suite (earrings)

Copied Gallen Benson, Raspberry Suite (earrings), 2000, 24 karat gold cloisonne enamel set in cast and fabricated 22 karat yellow gold and 14 karat pink gold, almandine garnet cabochons and briolette cut stones and diamonds, 1 3⁄4 x 1⁄2 x 3⁄8 in. (4.6 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of Carl and Kathryn Benson, gift of Cynthia and James Stoll, and gift of Tom Gordon in loving memory of Sewell S. Gordon, 2003.74.2A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Raspberry Suite (earrings)
Artist
Date
2000
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 3⁄4 x 1⁄2 x 3⁄8 in. (4.6 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist in memory of Carl and Kathryn Benson, gift of Cynthia and James Stoll, and gift of Tom Gordon in loving memory of Sewell S. Gordon
Mediums
Mediums Description
24 karat gold cloisonne enamel set in cast and fabricated 22 karat yellow gold and 14 karat pink gold, almandine garnet cabochons and briolette cut stones and diamonds
Classifications
Keywords
  • Object — fruit — raspberry
Object Number
2003.74.2A-B
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.74.2A-B

Artwork Description

Gallen Benson often creates “suites” of jewelry composed of a necklace and earrings. Although this suite has an antique, Victorian quality, the raspberry subject matter adds a whimsical twist.