Micromosaic Earrings Topaz London Blue Italy Grand Tour

  

Micromosaic Earrings Topaz London Blue Italy Grand Tour. For your consideration are these stunning redesigned antique micro mosaic earrings. Measures roughly 53 mm x 17 mm. There is minimal to no tesserae loss in any of the mosaics that I can detect (the tiny handmade glass tile pieces).

I have added new sterling silver. 925 leverback hooks, sterling silver hand-wrapped wire, 2 smooth London Blue Topaz drops with tiny faceted light blue topaz clusters, and sterling silver crown bezel settings so these lovely earrings can be enjoyed today. Please zoom and inspect all photos for additional details and condition for they are all part of the description. A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry.

Micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the European Grand Tour period (17th-19th Century). Members of wealthy families would travel around Europe taking in the sights and cultures of several different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture - a favorite subject in aristocratic circles.

It was also a famous glass producer, and Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making stunning miniature micro mosaic pictures for their rich visitors. Flowers, birds and architecture were a very popular subjects. Each piece of tesserae (little hand-pulled glass tiles) was hand cut by the artist and painstakingly set in place. No two micro mosaic pieces are the same.

This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Earrings". The seller is "micromosaicjewelry" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Wholesale: No
• Department: Unisex Adult
• Main Stone Color: Multicolor
• Handmade: Yes
• Metal: Sterling Silver and Brass
• Vintage: Yes
• Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
• Main Stone: Topaz
• Seller Warranty: No
• Ear Area: Lobe
• Secondary Stone: Topaz
• Brand: Antique
• Style: Dangle/Drop
• Country of Origin: Italy and other
• Antique: Yes
• Color: Blue
• Signed: No
• Closure: Leverback
• Metal Purity: .925 and unknown
• Type: Earrings
• Original/Reproduction: Original