Intarsia Cabochon, opal, sugalite, malachite, kite shaped. j- pdfn119 Jewelry Under $65 Strung with multiple strands of

Strung with multiple strands of gorgeous red Mediterranean coral

knitted and beaded in silver glass over black

interspersed with 5mm translucent pale lavender beads

this is another fine example of Gurtler work of the time

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Intarsia Cabochon, opal, sugalite, malachite, kite shaped. j- pdfn119 Jewelry Under $65 Strung with multiple strands ofThis unique work of art is known as intarsia, a labor intensive form of lapidary art that flourished in Western Europe during the 18th century It was thankfully received in the gem world in the 1980's, because intarsia involves such a high degree of intricacy and is created on such a small scale, the amount of concentration and time involved in producing one piece is incredible. This kite shaped intarsia measures 33. 50 x 32. 00 mm and weighs 43. 00