A stunning ring with an antique pietra dura panel set in a modern setting. The setting is made from sterling silver and the ring has been expertly made for comfort and style. The pietra dura oval design sits comfortably in the rub over setting and the colours within the floral picture are truly stunning. The turquoise is particularly bright and the forget-me-not really pops against the black background.
Pietra dura literally means ‘hard stone’ in Italian and refers to the practice of making mosaic pictures out of colourful hard stones. During the Victorian period, most of this pieces sat in a black background, mirroring the popularity for black jewellery during this period.
Details:
Materials - Silver (tested), Various hard stones
Age - Pietra Dura, Victorian; Setting, Modern
Size - The head of the ring measures approx 18mm by 14mm.
Ring Size - UK O ½ US 7 ½ This ring could be resized
Condition - Very good.
Weight - 5g
A stunning ring with an antique pietra dura panel set in a modern setting. The setting is made from sterling silver and the ring has been expertly made for comfort and style. The pietra dura oval design sits comfortably in the rub over setting and the colours within the floral picture are truly stunning. The turquoise is particularly bright and the forget-me-not really pops against the black background.
Pietra dura literally means ‘hard stone’ in Italian and refers to the practice of making mosaic pictures out of colourful hard stones. During the Victorian period, most of this pieces sat in a black background, mirroring the popularity for black jewellery during this period.
Details:
Materials - Silver (tested), Various hard stones
Age - Pietra Dura, Victorian; Setting, Modern
Size - The head of the ring measures approx 18mm by 14mm.
Ring Size - UK O ½ US 7 ½ This ring could be resized
Condition - Very good.
Weight - 5g
