Turquoise Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring memorial jewelry Pietra dura is a form

Pietra dura is a form of Florentine mosaic created when artisans cut and set colorful hard stones against a black slate

It is solid 14k gold (marked) with tiny red glass eyes and weighs 2

there is some glue residue beneath the center turquoise stone (visible only under magnification)

The pansy is unmarked

Turquoise Ring | Antique Pin Conversion Ring memorial jewelry Pietra dura is a formAn outstanding turquoise ring created from an antique pin (circa 1880 1900). The face of the ring features a dome of turquoise cabochons accented with a rose cut diamond set inside of a silver star. The turquoise top of the ring is gold washed silver and the ring band is 14k gold. The face of the ring measures 0. 4 inches in diameter. It is in very good condition. The ring is currently a size 7. 75, but it can be re sized free of charge. Materials: