#1459 $975
Roman micro mosaic set, c.1860-70
While fine antique jewelry is an excellent store of value, high quality mosaic work is especially collectible. This is an investment you can enjoy wearing.
Mid-19th century mosaic work from Rome typically featured designs of Roman ruins. The designs were composed of tiny pieces of colored glass called tesserae. Micro mosaics, where the pieces are so small that you need a magnifying glass to appreciate the detail, are considered earlier and better than the cruder pieces produced later for the tourist trade.
This lovely set features a pendant and earrings with three different classical scenes embedded in onyx. The frames have tested .800 silver. The wire loops on the earrings and the pendant chain are sterling silver. The effect of the three scenes viewed together, whether worn or presented for display, is one of classical beauty.
The condition is excellent. The pendant measures 1 1/2" long by 5/8" wide and its chain is 23" long. Each earring is 1 1/4" long by 5/8" wide.
