Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Necklace of 14k Gold celestial A lovely turquoise row ring

A lovely turquoise row ring from the early 1900s

The piece is in excellent condition but due to the steel ball bearings it should not be exposed to water

there is a small crack to one of the onyx stones and some scratching and wear on the reverse of the dangles

The paper clip chain is 18 inches long and the dangle is 1

8 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom of the letter by 0

Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Necklace of 14k Gold celestial A lovely turquoise row ringPietra dura the Florentine art of inlaying precisely cut, vibrantly hued hardstones into polished black slate reached its height in the 18th and 19th centuries, adorning the collections of Europes most discerning patrons. Each work was a miniature masterpiece, a testament to patience, precision, and timeless beauty. This exceptional example, dating to circa 18701890, began its life as an antique earring. Our master jeweler has thoughtfully reimagined