FORGET ME NOT 18K Gold Pietra Dura Handcrafted Italian Italy Antique Victorian Pin Brooch

FORGET ME NOT 18K Gold Pietra Dura Handcrafted Italian Italy Antique Victorian Pin Brooch

Simply sublime, late Victorian, hand crafted, stone on stone inlay, Italian pietra dura brooch featuring a lovely blue forget me not. The Italian phrase "pietra dura" translates to "hard stone" in English. This particular type of stone work has its origins in antiquity and saw subsequent revival during the period of the Italian Renaissance in the late sixteenth century. This absolutely gorgeous brooch is constructed of what we believe to be onyx and varied forms of jasper set in an 18k (750, i.e., European 18k gold mark) gold bezel with a subtle twisted rope accent. What a brilliant, beautiful way to stay close to the heart of a loved one (and just in time for Valentines Day).

Composition: 18k gold and stone.

Origin: Italy.

Period: Circa 1890s.

Weight: 6.1 grams.

Mark: 750 on bezel reverse.

Condition: Excellent to near mint.

Dimensions: 1" height x 1 1/4" length.

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Item ID: 996412

Gender: Female, Age Group: Adult, Color: Gold/Green/Black/Blue, Size: 1 1/4"

$995 $578 USD SALE

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