Multi-Gemstone Intarsia Jewelry Box

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Exceptional Multi-Gemstone Intarsia Jewelry Box. This Beautiful box was made out of Malachite, Petrified Wood, Lapis Lazuli, Mother Of Pearl, … more Exceptional Multi-Gemstone Intarsia Jewelry Box. This Beautiful box was made out of Malachite, Petrified Wood, Lapis Lazuli, Mother Of Pearl, Black Onyx & Rhodonite.

D: 4-1/2"
H: 1-7/8"


Intarsia traces its history back to Italy and the Renaissance where it is called Pietra dura or pietre dure. This is a term for the inlay technique of using thinly cut and polished stones to create images. ... Intarsia items are generally crafted on green, white or black base stones. less