Victorian Rare Gold Micromosaic Drop Earrings

Description

With their roots in antiquity this gorgeous pair of antique micromosaic earrings bring with them artistry, history and a romantic message.

One look at this quality micromosaic earrings and the labour and work that goes into it is immediately evident. A rare pair of gold micromosaic earrings from Victorian ear depicting two love doves and flowers.

Let’s have a look into the technique: a micro mosaic utilizes very small coloured glass or semi precious stones tiles called tesserae to construct extraordinarily intricate and detailed images, these miniature works of art can have thousands of tiles and can be dated as far as 3d century bc.

Reaching their fashionable moment between mid 19th and mid 20th Century they were typically acquired during a grand European tour and brought back to one’s country of origin.

This beautiful example is a two part articulated pair of earrings with the top depicting a flowers in a black background framed by a ropework set in gold, a pansy or a daisy and the bottom is a romantic dove bird in blue and gold feathers with flowers framed by a gold ropework and a decorated micormosic frame in oval shape.

The beautifully rendered doves bring with them from history the meaning of hope, love, friendship and peace.

Beautifully elegant on, light and comfortable to wear with gold hook, crafted in 18 Kt yellow gold, with a elegant gold wash finish, typical of Victorian era, tested.

Very good overall condition, wear consistent with age and use.