Celebrate peace, craftsmanship, and beauty with these exquisite Victorian-era Pietra Dura earrings, finely crafted in 15ct yellow gold. These remarkable earrings date to the mid-to-late 19th century (circa 1860–1880) and are a rare example of Grand Tour jewellery, where sentiment and artistry intertwine.
Each earring features a meticulously inlaid image of a white dove holding an olive branch — a symbol of peace, love, and hope. This miniature artwork is created using the Pietra Dura technique, a Florentine art form developed during the Renaissance that involves inlaying hand-cut, polished stones into a black hardstone base.
Surrounding each dove motif is a richly textured gold bezel engraved with a classical Greek key pattern, nodding to the archaeological revival styles popular in Victorian jewellery. The decorative drop and foliate ear hook details add to their dramatic, museum-worthy presence.
These earrings are not just jewels — they are historical whispers of love and legacy. Perfect for collectors of antique jewellery, Grand Tour souvenirs, or symbolic adornment with meaning.
Victorian 15ct Gold Pietra Dura Dove Earrings
- Era: Victorian, circa 1860–1880
- Metal: 15ct gold
- Stones: Hardstone
- Dimensions:
- Length: 48mm
- Width: 19mm
- Weight: 6.62g
- Hallmarks: No noticeable hallmarks. Professionally tested with an XRF analyser to confirm the metal purity as between 15–16ct gold.
- Condition: Excellent antique condition
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