Antique Florentine Mosaic Lapis Marble Gold Ring

circa 1880s

This antique Florentine mosaic and 18k gold ring is bezel-set with an oval lapis lazuli plaque inlayed with a stylized flower made from carved varicolored marbles. The technique is known as pietra dura.

Size of the mosaic 18 x 14 mm (2/3 x 9/16 in.)

Ring size 6.75 (17 mm) sizable