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Find Out MoreA fine pair of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold drop earrings. They were made circa 1820. Wearing micromosaic jewellery became popular during the Grand Tour period in the early 19th century. Members of rich European families would travel around Europe, taking in the sights and cultures of different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture. It was also a famous glass producer, and canny Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making extraordinary miniature micromosaic pictures for their rich visitors. MosaicAn object decorated with many small adjacent pieces of inlaid glass or stone arranged to form a design. work jewellery of this period usually depicted famous Italian landmarks such as the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica. The richest tourists would commission their own mosaics, with animals and famous works of art being favourite subjects. Rather than being sold in Italy many micromosaics were exported to jewellers in London and Paris to be set into larger pieces. These earrings are fine examples of the art and feature birds and butterflies.
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
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