L513 18th Century matrix decorated with gold leaf

matrix decorated with gold leaf

and baroque pearl are put together in a sculptural form - creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time

18th century Italian Mecca church tassel on calcite

18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing mounted on tourmaline in crystal quartz

L513 18th Century matrix decorated with gold leaf18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with a natural forming baroque pearl on a selenite slab. The Italian fragment originally came from a church in Northern Italy. It is adorned with baroque pearls. It is placed onto a selenite slab. Selenite is a transparent mineral that is a form of gypsum. It was used to create the windows of the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome, Italy during the 5th century, hence the name "Window Pane Selenite." The elements