Italian circa 1860. 23mm wide.

Etruscans revivalists like Castellani were recreating jewellery that was made in the 9th - 4th centuries BC. Castellani studied the special gold granulation used by the ancient Etruscans and experimented until he perfected this secret technique known only by its beauty. Each minute gold grain and wire was hand applied to the fine gold surface

(Antique jewellery/ antique jewelry)