Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Bird Ring opal Some chipping at the bottom

Some chipping at the bottom left of the rim of the cameo

and the ring itself is crafted in 9ct yellow gold

also including stripping out the original bronze beams to make weaponry

total weight approx

Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Bird Ring opal Some chipping at the bottomCool Victorian micromosaic ring dating from the latter half of the 19th century. The tiny, square mosaic panel depicts a colourful bird perhaps a dove or pigeon over a turquoise blue background. Specially shaped and multicoloured tesserae, known as millefiori, are used alongside the standard glass ones to make up the image. The metalwork is characterised by Etruscan elements: applied ropework border and granulation to the shoulders. It's crafted in