Raspberry Suite (necklace)

Gallen Benson, Raspberry Suite (necklace), 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, length: 18 ³⁄₈ in. (46.6 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, 2003.74.1

Artwork Details

Title: Raspberry Suite (necklace)
Artist: Gallen Benson
Date: 2000
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: length: 18 ³⁄₈ in. (46.6 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: enamel
gold
diamond
garnet
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: Decorative Arts
Subjects: Object — fruit — raspberry
Object Number: 2003.74.1
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.74.1

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.