Victorian 10KY gold Pietre Dura gemstone brooch

Description : Pietra Dura means 'hardstone'. It is a traditional 'painting in stone' Renaissance technique where gemstones, including various colors of agate and black onyx are intricately cut and then inlaid into a frame to look like a painting. This brooch is truly one of the most beautiful we have seen. The details of the lilies are spectacular. Every nuance is preserved. Lilies with red accents in Italian are symbols of devotion, passion and desire. They also represent a time of mourning, and in the Christian tradition, symbolize the Mother Mary.

Item Number : P24112

Category : PIN

Brand : PIETRA DURA