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Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880
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Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 18 June 2025 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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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 Victorian Pietra Dura Pendant 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. An oval Victorian pietra dura pendant featuring a floral mosaic motif set in an ornate gold frame.
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

“
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. An oval Victorian pietra dura pendant featuring a floral mosaic motif set in an ornate gold frame.
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 Victorian Pietra Dura Pendant 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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Archive I An oval Victorian pietra dura pendant featuring a floral mosaic motif set in an ornate gold frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880

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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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An oval Victorian pietra dura pendant featuring a floral mosaic motif set in an ornate gold frame.
Victorian Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Pendant Necklace, circa 1880
Ref: SA1111432
An oval Victorian pietra dura pendant featuring a floral mosaic motif set in an ornate gold frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNecklaces & Pendants
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Onyx, Semi-precious stones, Mother-of-pearl
  • ColourBlack and Multicolour
  • MotifsFloral mosaic inlay, Scrolled gold wirework, Oval frame
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Pietra dura jewellery should be cleaned gently with a dry or barely damp soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged exposure to moisture that could weaken the stone adhesives.

An antique pendant can be worn layered with contemporary minimalist gold chains to create a striking contrast, or paired with period-inspired evening wear to highlight its artisanal detail.

Authentic period pieces feature flush, hand-cut stone inlays with virtually invisible mortar lines under magnification, traditional 19th-century clasp or bail construction, and often show natural wear on the reverse.

These pieces usually incorporate a dark background stone such as black marble, onyx, or slate, inlaid with precision-cut semi-precious stones such as agate, malachite, jasper, and mother-of-pearl, set within gold or gilt metal mounts.

Pietra dura, meaning hard stone in Italian, is a technique where finely cut and fitted coloured stones are assembled to create pictorial designs, which became popular as Grand Tour souvenirs during the Victorian era.
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