Grand Tour Era Italian Dove Micromosaic Pendant description and runs beautifully

and runs beautifully

The intaglio is a simple but extremely well carved rooster in a gray agate

She’s a sizable 5

9 grams and measures 17 by 25 mm

and in tandem with the unique shaped links

Grand Tour Era Italian Dove Micromosaic Pendant description and runs beautifullyThis incredible micro mosaic pendant dates back to the Grand Tour era of Europe, between the late 17th to the early 19th centuries, and is hallmarked 18k on the back as well as a "Rome" hallmark. This was likely a memento from the Rome Cathedral. The back of this piece tests as 18k, and the sides test closer to 9k. The dove, an ancient symbol of peace and love, is pictured with its wings outspread and with a small halo around its head. The details are