14k Gold Butterfly Earrings | Pietra Dura Earrings 14k pansy necklace North American and Siberians revered

North American and Siberians revered the fox as a divine curer with the ability to lead shamans through paths not ordinarily visible to man

This pendant was originally three stick pins from the turn of the 20th century

The violet is framed by a golden heart accented with blue and white forget-me-not flowers

The earring measures 0

The pendant measures 1 inch from the top of the jump ring bail to the bottom of the piece by 1

14k Gold Butterfly Earrings | Pietra Dura Earrings 14k pansy necklace North American and Siberians reveredPietra dura is a decorative art that flourished in Florence during the 16th and 17th centuries. A form of mosaic, the intricate process involved cut to shape pieces of colored stones against a black slate. This beautifully inlaid construction greatly influenced Italian jewelry creations. Wonderfully designed, these pietra dura stud earrings illustrate colorful and dainty butterflies. The earrings were originally 14k gold cufflinks (circa 1890 1910)