Victorian French 18k/14 Pietra Dura Fly Pendant Necklace Retro 30ctw collectively and add a

30ctw collectively and add a gentle touch of color to this bright white ring

Even rows of ridged scales align the gator's back

this piece is composed of 12 rectangular links

which marvelously contrasts the hue of the steel cut beads

All three of the female figures are all hand-carved with exquisite detail

Victorian French 18k/14 Pietra Dura Fly Pendant Necklace Retro 30ctw collectively and add aPietra Dura is an art historical term for the technique of using small, exquisitely cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create what amounts to a painting in stone. The stonework is assembled together so precisely that the contact between each section is practically invisible. A fantastic Pietra Dura fly pendant necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, this necklace features an oval shaped pendant.