Antique sterling silver ring (clearly hallmarked 925) decorated with a lovely oval shaped Onyx stone in which there is an exquisite Italian micro mosaic inlayed, representing a dove made of extremely tiny tiles, resting over green grass or over a plant. As seen at the pictures, the oval shaped onyx stone is cracked from side to side crossing by the dove's tail, but fortunatelly it won't affect the integrity of the adorable animal.
The sterling silver 925 ring mounting is heavy and robust and is also decorated with stripes and concave forms. Please refer to the detailed pictures, they speak by themselves :)

WEIGHT : 9.85gr
MEASURES:  the front part of the ring, containing the Onyx oval piece and its frame measures 20.80 X 16mm.  The ring is a US 10 size (size EU 61)
ESTIMATED AGE: circa 1910
GENERAL CONDITION: very good/good  general condition, even considering the onyx is cracked because it does not affect the integrity of the beautiful dove or white pigeon (the ring has been priced accordingly). Please refer to the detailed pictures.
 
The pioneers of this wonderful art were both Greeks and Romans. Italians began creating micromosaics in the Renaissance and gained great popularity in the mid-19th century, when the center of production was the beautiful and immortal Rome.
The micromosaics were applied to different objects such as pieces of jewelry. Favorite scenes to stage include Roman landscapes, religious and mythological themes, flowers, animals, and exterior scenes or scenes inspired by works of pictorial art. The smaller mosaics come from works from the period between the end of the 18th century and the end of the 19th century. The beauty and quality of the micromosaic depended exclusively on the artistic skill of the craftsman as well as his inspiration and aesthetic criteria. Authentic works of art were created that are currently exhibited in museums or private collections of avid collectors whose fascination is passed down from generation to generation.