Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold mourning locket 9 inches from the top

9 inches from the top to bottom (1

It is in good condition and weighs 1 gram

The open shoulders of the band complement the shield design and are accented with matching white enamel

The piece is in very good condition with minor surface wear and some very minor indentations on the reverse of the piece

45 inches from east to west

Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold mourning locket 9 inches from the topPietra dura is a decorative art that flourished in Florence during the 16th and 17th centuries. A form of mosaic, the intricate process involved cut to shape pieces of colored stones against a black slate. This beautifully inlaid construction greatly influenced Italian jewelry creations. Wonderfully designed, these pietra dura earrings illustrate colorful and dainty butterflies. The earring drops were originally 14k gold cufflinks (circa 1890 1910)