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Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A wonderful example of a Victorian Pietra Dura. The onyx background is inlaid with semi-precious stones in a form of a stylised bouquet. The main body of the pendent hangs from a stylish reverse 'V' bale.

The surround is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is ornately decorated with fauna and vine motifs

Pierta Dura (which translates to 'hard stone") was a Florentine mosaic technique which flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries. The style was revived in the 19th century.

The chain pictured is not original. Please note in the checkout whether you would prefer a 16" or 18" 18k yellow gold chain. This is included in the price.

Circa:? 1880.

Measurements:? Not including the bale (i.e. just the main part), the pendant is 22.8 x 18.8mm.

Weight:? 3.4 grams.

Metal:? 18k gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111432
Dealers Internal Reference
11121212S145
Description
A wonderful example of a Victorian Pietra Dura. The onyx background is inlaid with semi-precious stones in a form of a stylised bouquet. The main body of the pendent hangs from a stylish reverse 'V' bale.
fig 1. Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, circa 1880
fig 1. Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880

The surround is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is ornately decorated with fauna and vine motifs

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Pierta Dura (which translates to 'hard stone") was a Florentine mosaic technique which flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The style was revived in the 19th century.

fig 2. Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, circa 1880
fig 2. Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880

The chain pictured is not original. Please note in the checkout whether you would prefer a 16" or 18" 18k yellow gold chain. This is included in the price.

Circa:? 1880.

Measurements:? Not including the bale (i.e. just the main part), the pendant is 22.8 x 18.8mm.

Weight:? 3.4 grams.

Metal:? 18k gold. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111432
Dealers Internal Ref
11121212S145
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Telephone 01992 842 123
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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, circa 1880
Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, circa 1880
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Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, circa 1880
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