14k Italian Pietradura Brooch Circa 1860 April 4th Garnet symbolism is rich and

Garnet symbolism is rich and varied

soft-colored stones

fig seeds signify universal understanding

one on each side

Ancient Egyptian jewelry was to both beautify the wearer and serve as a talisman of power

14k Italian Pietradura Brooch Circa 1860 April 4th Garnet symbolism is rich andPietra dura translates to "hard stone" in Italian but also refers to the artistic practice of inlaying stone into a hard backing to create pictures. While mosaics are usually immediately identifiable as separate pieces within a design, pietra dura usually requires a closer look. The stone inlay work is so finely crafted, that pietra dura often looks like a painting. This quality in craftsmanship usually makes pietra dura more valuable than other