9ct Italian Pietradura Brooch Circa 1860 locket this is a thoughtful gift

this is a thoughtful gift for any loved one with (or without) a September birthday

but seasoned collectors know that detailed layers make jewelry look

Age/origin: American

ephemeral set

9ct Italian Pietradura Brooch Circa 1860 locket this is a thoughtful giftPietra dura translates to "hard stone" in Italian but also refers to the artistic practice of inlaying stone into a hard backing to create pictures. While mosaics are usually immediately identifiable as separate pieces within a design, pietra dura usually requires a closer look. The stone inlay work is so finely crafted, that pietra dura often looks like a painting. This quality in craftsmanship usually makes pietra dura more valuable than other