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How are micro mosaics made?

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How are micro mosaics made?
Micro mosaics consist of small glass pieces known as tesserae arranged to create beautiful patterns and intricate designs. Handcrafted micro mosaics take hours of painstaking craftsmanship and are highly coveted. Shop a collection of antique micro mosaic goods on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Micromosaic Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Micromosaic Necklace A yellow gold necklace set with four oval micromosaic plaques, each framed by
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Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Micromosaic Necklace
$7,500
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Bird Micromosaic Earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Unique pair of antique earrings of venetian provenance dating from the 19th Century. This particular craftsmanship, also called “mosaico minuto” is completely handmade and shaped by ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bird Micromosaic Earrings
$4,789
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Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Giacomo Raffaelli Micromosaic Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Italian green granite box, with a micromosaic mounted in a two-color gold chased border
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Gold & Enamel Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gold & Enamel Micromosaic Snuff Box An antique snuff box, decorated with a central
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Mid 19th Century Roman Micromosaic Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The micromosaic brooch, of rectangular size, depicts a country and bucolic scene, where two young
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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