Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold mourning locket The Green Man motif has

The Green Man motif has its roots in ancient deities associated with nature

The pendant is marked and acid tests for 14k gold

It is in good condition and weighs 1 gram

Our jeweler removed the pin stem and welded on a 10k gold bail

A masterpiece of the Art Deco era (circa 1920–1930)

Antique Pietra Dura Butterfly Conversion Earrings of 14k Gold mourning locket The Green Man motif hasPietra 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)