Beautiful oval brooch from the 1890s with pietra dura

Length 3 cm.

Width 2.5 cm.

Beautiful brooch in patinated silver, from the late 19th century.

It has a black stone with a beautiful floral motif.

An ancient technique called Pietra dura. Pietra dura is the art of laying stone in stone, intarsia with stone. The technique was developed in India and is, among other things, used in the Taj Mahal and many other famous buildings. In Europe, it is especially used in Northern Italy by the rich Medici family for their private homes and churches.

Perfect condition.