14k Italian Pietradura Brooch Circa 1860 April 4th Ancient Egyptian jewelry was to

Ancient Egyptian jewelry was to both beautify the wearer and serve as a talisman of power

soft-colored stones

We love this special piece and know it is bound for a loving home

Materials and Features:  Cameo

A great addition to any charm stack

14k Italian Pietradura Brooch Circa 1860 April 4th Ancient Egyptian jewelry was toPietra dura translates to "hard stone" in Italian but also refers to the artistic practice of inlaying stone into a hard backing to create pictures. While mosaics are usually immediately identifiable as separate pieces within a design, pietra dura usually requires a closer look. The stone inlay work is so finely crafted, that pietra dura often looks like a painting. This quality in craftsmanship usually makes pietra dura more valuable than other