Antique c1860s Beautiful Italian 10k Gold Floral Bird Pietra Dura Pin Brooch Church & Rogers The omega backings are tight

The omega backings are tight and secure

it is 950/1000 parts platinum and 50 parts iridium instead of the typical 900/1000 parts platinum and 100 parts iridium

but we do not have that box

with a round faceted ruby in the center

This is an ornate dish with highly raised decorations featuring dancing women or goddesses

Antique c1860s Beautiful Italian 10k Gold Floral Bird Pietra Dura Pin Brooch Church & Rogers The omega backings are tightPresented is a beautiful 10 karat gold pietra dura pin or brooch. This piece dates to around the 1850s 1870s. The pietra dura stonework is of Italian make, while the gold frame was likely done in America. The face of the brooch features a lovely design of white flowers and buds, with green leaves and a teal, white and red bird, all done in colorful stone inlay against a black stone background. The degree of realism and detail achieved using tiny