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Antique Pietra Dura Pendant

19th century
Sold by Mitaine
Sold 17 September 2026 · Mitaine
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Description

Victorian Pietra Dura pendant with gold loup set with a variety of inlaid coloured stones 58mm high with loup and 48 main body and 37mm wide,

Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated this Antique Pietra Dura Pendant to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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SA970179
Description
Victorian Pietra Dura pendant with gold loup set with a variety of inlaid coloured stones 58mm high with loup and 48 main body and 37mm wide,
Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated this Antique Pietra Dura Pendant to the 19th Century.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA970179
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An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail. SOLD17 SEP 26
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Archive I An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail. SOLD17 SEP 26

Antique Pietra Dura Pendant

Archive II An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail. View II
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Mitaine

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An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail.
Antique Pietra Dura Pendant
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An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail.
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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBlack Marble, Gold, Mixed Hardstones
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsFloral inlay, Forget-me-not motif, Oval medallion, Gold bail
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian pendant takes the form of an oval black marble medallion decorated with a pietra dura floral inlay, featuring a central white flower, green leaves, a blue forget-me-not motif, and additional inlaid hardstones. A polished gold bail is attached to the top, while the piece rests inside a red leather presentation box lined with peach-coloured satin and velvet upholstery edged with gold-beaded tooling. The metal hardware includes a small brass-toned clasp at the front edge of the box. Measuring 58 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the item functions as a wearable jewellery piece suitable for display or personal accessorising in a contemporary home.

FAQs

Pietra dura, meaning hard stone in Italian, is an art form originating in 16th-century Florence. In the 19th century, travellers on the Grand Tour purchased pietra dura plaques and jewellery featuring botanical motifs as souvenirs of their travels across Italy.

Traditional pietra dura uses a base plate of black marble or Belgian black limestone. Artisans carefully cut and hand-fit semi-precious stones, such as lapis lazuli, malachite, agate, jasper, and turquoise, into carved recesses to create microscopic seamless pictures.

Authentic period pieces feature smooth, hand-cut stone joins with minimal gaps or filler visible under magnification. The reverse side often shows natural slate, marble, or metal backings, and the metal mountings typically feature period-appropriate gold or silver hallmarks.

When not worn, small antique jewellery pieces like pietra dura pendants can be displayed under glass cloches, mounted inside fabric-lined shadow boxes, or draped over antique brass stands atop a dressing table or bookshelf.

Clean pietra dura gently using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre towel without harsh chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths. Avoid immersing the piece in water, as moisture can weaken the traditional organic adhesives holding the stone inlays in place.
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