Terrific Pietra Dura Silver Vintage Ring

Jewelry : Antique : Fine

 

This is a magnificent silver ring with a beautiful pietra dura mosaic of a white rose, lovely pretty red flower buds, and surrounding foliage.

The look is really terrific against the jet black background, which I believe is made from marble.

The pietra dura mosaic has been around for hundreds of years. The method used to create them involved cutting designs out of semi-precious stones, and fitting them together on to a black background stone, such as onyx or marble.

This lovely ring is quite small at a size 3; it can be worn as a pinky ring or re-sized. The front of the ring measures approx. 3/4" tall. The silver frame and band is constructed of 800 silver, which is a slightly lower grade than sterling.

Beautifully set with pretty split shoulders and a gorgeous twisted wire frame. Total weight: 3.7 grams. Thanks for looking, and please see the matching pair of earrings I have up for sale.

Item ID: 55