Antique c1860s Beautiful Italian 10k Gold Floral Bird Pietra Dura Pin Brooch Church & Rogers sure to flatter any hand

sure to flatter any hand and particularly sweet as an engagement ring

Five of the knives are marked indicating that their blades are silver plated steel

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

with a round faceted ruby in the center

The clasp has a safety latch on one side for added security

Antique c1860s Beautiful Italian 10k Gold Floral Bird Pietra Dura Pin Brooch Church & Rogers sure to flatter any handPresented 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