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Find Out MoreA rare micro-mosaicSmall pieces of glass (tesserae) grouted to form a design so fine that the design may appear to be painted onto an item. pendant that was made circa 1800-1830. The surround is 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold. The origins of micro mosaics date back to Roman times. The technique is quite complicated. Micro mosaics were made of heated glass that was pulled into small strands and cut into tiny pieces called tesserae. Metal oxides were then added to the glass to achieve colour. The tesserae were then placed and glued to form an image. This was in turn enclosed by a surround of stone or glass and then placed in a frame. This pendant is from the early 19th century when micro mosaics were sold to visitors on “The Grand Tour” in Italy. It is an unusual form in that it is a weeping heart with an inner curved side, so it could have been a memorialTypically featuring skulls, urns and other symbols of death, these 16th-18th century jewels were inscribed with the names and dates of the deceased. piece. In the centre is a charming basket full of flowers with a goldstone surround.
I kept this piece for a long time!
Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold
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