Pietra Dura Bee Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring chrysoprase The skull is 10k gold

The skull is 10k gold (marked) and measures 0

but acid tested) with an enamel collar and measures 0

under magnification you can see glue residue beneath the turquoise glass accent

The ring bears London assay marks indicating that the piece was made in London in 1977

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Pietra Dura Bee Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring chrysoprase The skull is 10k goldThis elegant nature inspired jewel is a wearable work of art! The intriguing ring was created from an antique pin (circa 1870 1890) that our jeweler transformed by mounting it in 14k gold and adding an antique 14k gold ring band. The bee on the face of the ring is pietra dura a decorative art that involves cutting and shaping pieces of colored stone in a precise mosaic. The ring measures 0. 65 inches in diameter and is in excellent condition. It is