Victorian Silver Pietra Dura Demi Parure Pendant Earrings Set
Victorian Silver Pietra Dura Demi Parure Pendant Earrings Set
Regular price$ 1,890.00
$ 1,890.00
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Some jewels feel as though they were gathered from a grand tour of Europe, carrying with them memories of sunlit galleries, marble palaces, and artisans whose skills bordered on the miraculous. This charming Victorian suite showcases the enduring beauty of pietra dura, the centuries old art of creating pictures from carefully cut pieces of stone. Against a rich black ground, delicate blossoms unfurl in shades of soft pink, white, green, and turquoise, each petal and leaf individually shaped and fitted together with astonishing precision. The result is both jewelry and miniature artwork, preserving a bouquet that will never fade.
Handcrafted in about 1870, this three piece suite comprises a pendant and matching pair of earrings mounted in silver and housed in its original fitted presentation box. The pendant measures 56.5 millimeters north to south including the bail, 33 millimeters across, and 6.5 millimeters deep, weighing 17 grams. Each earring measures 29 millimeters north to south, 21 millimeters across, and 3.5 millimeters deep, weighing 2.95 grams. The suite is unmarked and has been tested as silver. The original box measures 1.25 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, and weighs 69.5 grams. Each piece features finely executed pietra dura floral inlay set against polished black stone.
Pietra dura originated in Florence during the Renaissance and remained highly sought after throughout the nineteenth century, particularly among travelers returning from Italy with treasured souvenirs. Complete matching suites are increasingly difficult to find, especially when accompanied by their original fitted box. This delightful set offers not only remarkable craftsmanship but also a tangible connection to the romance of Victorian travel and collecting.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Item id: 3TA27034VA
Handcrafted in about 1870, this three piece suite comprises a pendant and matching pair of earrings mounted in silver and housed in its original fitted presentation box. The pendant measures 56.5 millimeters north to south including the bail, 33 millimeters across, and 6.5 millimeters deep, weighing 17 grams. Each earring measures 29 millimeters north to south, 21 millimeters across, and 3.5 millimeters deep, weighing 2.95 grams. The suite is unmarked and has been tested as silver. The original box measures 1.25 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, and weighs 69.5 grams. Each piece features finely executed pietra dura floral inlay set against polished black stone.
Pietra dura originated in Florence during the Renaissance and remained highly sought after throughout the nineteenth century, particularly among travelers returning from Italy with treasured souvenirs. Complete matching suites are increasingly difficult to find, especially when accompanied by their original fitted box. This delightful set offers not only remarkable craftsmanship but also a tangible connection to the romance of Victorian travel and collecting.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Item id: 3TA27034VA
