Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold anchor Our jeweler carefully removed the

Our jeweler carefully removed the original pin findings and added a 14k gold jump ring bail

An alluring gold snake pendant created from an antique pin (circa 18880-1900)

there is a small bit of lead solder near the front of the whistle (visible only under magnification)

A gorgeous 14k gold ring with a nature sapphire & diamond accents

two tiny garnet eyes

Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold anchor Our jeweler carefully removed thePietra 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)