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Persian Micro Mosaic Box
Persian Micro Mosaic Box

Persian Micro Mosaic Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted micro mosaic box inlaid in geometric design. This Middle Eastern Persian inlay boxes

Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890
Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Italian grand tour solid silver and gilt silver mounted micro mosaic box. Made

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Handcrafted Box
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Handcrafted Box

Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Handcrafted Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

mosaic marquetry. Middle Eastern, Asian micro mosaic box style. Great craftsmanship handmade by

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Cesare Roccheggiani, Rome c. 1875
Antique Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Cesare Roccheggiani, Rome c. 1875

Antique Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Cesare Roccheggiani, Rome c. 1875

By Cesare Roccheggiani

Located in London, GB

Roccheggiani in Rome, Italy, c. 1875. This is a beautifully detailed micro-mosaic box. The panel in the lid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Metal

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian, likely Circa 1880. This beautiful box has an exceptional Grand Tour Micro-mosaic plaque

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Indo-Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Indo-Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box

Indo-Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish style micro mosaic marquetry inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Indian box

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moorish Decorative Sadeli Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Moorish Decorative Sadeli Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Moorish Decorative Sadeli Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Middle Eastern Sadeli micro mosaic inlaid jewelry footed box with lid. Intricate inlaid box with

Category

Early 20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic
19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning little 19th century tabletop stationary box made of micro-mosaic. Made in Britain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Burl

Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box
Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box

Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Micro Mosaic Persian Islamic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box. 1950s Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid

Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Brass Box Gold-Plated and Micro Mosaic
Brass Box Gold-Plated and Micro Mosaic

Brass Box Gold-Plated and Micro Mosaic

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass box originally gold-plated with glass stones, made in Italy, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Pill Box Micro Mosaic Millefiori
Italian Pill Box Micro Mosaic Millefiori

Italian Pill Box Micro Mosaic Millefiori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful oval Italian brass pill box with an inlayed floral glass micro mosaic millefiori design

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box
Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Middle Eastern Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box. Middle Eastern

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Anglo Indian Micro Mosaic Inlay Jewelry Box
Anglo Indian Micro Mosaic Inlay Jewelry Box

Anglo Indian Micro Mosaic Inlay Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Exquisitely crafted early 20th century Anglo Indian micro mosaic Sadeli box with gorgeous antique

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box
1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box

1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box

By Mamluke

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian technique of

Category

20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box. DIMENSIONS: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 2.5ʺH. Indo

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

1950s Anglo Indian Style Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
1950s Anglo Indian Style Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

1950s Anglo Indian Style Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950's Anglo Indian, Indo Persian style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Large vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box
Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo Indian Moorish style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Indian

Category

Early 20th Century Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro

Category

Antique 1850s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box
Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box

Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box A variegated hardstone snuffbox with a silver gilt framed micro

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s
Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s

Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fine Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

Located in Dallas, TX

. Made of ebony with gorgeous marquetry inlay on all sides and classic Tunbridgeware micro-mosaic all

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box circa 1940s
Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box circa 1940s

Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box circa 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa 1940s This

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ANGLO INDIAN EXPORT SADELI MICRO MOSAIC BUSINESS CARD CASE
ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ANGLO INDIAN EXPORT SADELI MICRO MOSAIC BUSINESS CARD CASE

ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ANGLO INDIAN EXPORT SADELI MICRO MOSAIC BUSINESS CARD CASE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

decorative antique Islamic Anglo Indian Sadeli Micro Mosaic Card Case A wonderfully original find, this

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Anglo Indian Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Hexagonal Box 1950s
Large Anglo Indian Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Hexagonal Box 1950s

Large Anglo Indian Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Hexagonal Box 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Anglo Indian Moorish Islamic style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

victorian Anglo Indian Sadeli micro mosaic jewelry box from India is in great condition for it age, some

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Moorish Wood Box Islamic Marquetry Mosaic Art Granada Spain Khatam Decor 1940s
Moorish Wood Box Islamic Marquetry Mosaic Art Granada Spain Khatam Decor 1940s

Moorish Wood Box Islamic Marquetry Mosaic Art Granada Spain Khatam Decor 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Exquisite hand-crafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design. Middle Eastern style handcrafted

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box
Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry. Beautiful highly

Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box

Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Game Boards

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box
Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box

Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Glass

18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque
18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque

18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque

Located in New York, NY

original fitted box Micro Mosaic Measurements: 3.2" x 2" Original Fitted Box Measurements: 3.63" x 2.38

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive 18 karat yellow gold micro mosaic brooch - boxed; part of our

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1870s Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Gold Ear Pendants
1870s Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Gold Ear Pendants

1870s Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Gold Ear Pendants

Located in London, GB

, accompanied by a fitted box. Micro-mosaic jewellery was particularly popular during the nineteenth century

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.
Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful inlaid micro mosaic writing box. Missing parts, see photos. Bone Ebony Mosaic tiles

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Ebony

Marquetry Wood Box with Mosaic Bone Inlays, Middle East. c. 1970's
Marquetry Wood Box with Mosaic Bone Inlays, Middle East. c. 1970's

Marquetry Wood Box with Mosaic Bone Inlays, Middle East. c. 1970's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian

Category

Vintage 1970s West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Mother of Pearl Mosaic Inlay Trinket Box, Middle Eastern, c. 1960's
Mother of Pearl Mosaic Inlay Trinket Box, Middle Eastern, c. 1960's

Mother of Pearl Mosaic Inlay Trinket Box, Middle Eastern, c. 1960's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite handcrafted geometric wood box with micro mosaic inlays of mother of pearl in Khatam

Category

Vintage 1960s West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Mosaic Marquetry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East. c. 1960's
Mosaic Marquetry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East. c. 1960's

Mosaic Marquetry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East. c. 1960's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian

Category

Vintage 1960s West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Marquetry Box with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East. c. 1960's
Marquetry Box with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East. c. 1960's

Marquetry Box with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East. c. 1960's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian

Category

Vintage 1960s West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Marquetry Box with Mosaic Inlays in Mother of Pearl, Middle East. c. 1970's
Marquetry Box with Mosaic Inlays in Mother of Pearl, Middle East. c. 1970's

Marquetry Box with Mosaic Inlays in Mother of Pearl, Middle East. c. 1970's

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian

Category

Vintage 1970s West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Marquetry Boxes with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East, c. 1960
Pair of Marquetry Boxes with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East, c. 1960

Pair of Marquetry Boxes with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East, c. 1960

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood boxes with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian

Category

Vintage 1960s West Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Micro-Mosaic Anemone Transforming Jewelry Box by Courtney Denise Lipson
Micro-Mosaic Anemone Transforming Jewelry Box by Courtney Denise Lipson

Micro-Mosaic Anemone Transforming Jewelry Box by Courtney Denise Lipson

Located in Bellingham, WA

Anemone Jewelry Suite is a micro-mosaic jewelry box made of 85 sterling silver parts, including

Category

2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Rainbow Moonstone, Apatite, Sterling...

Persian Micro Mosaic Box
Persian Micro Mosaic Box

Persian Micro Mosaic Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted micro mosaic box inlaid in geometric design. This Middle Eastern Persian inlay boxes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Small Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Box
Small Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Box

Small Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Box

Located in Montreal, QC

Small micro mosaic box with brass inlay.

Category

Vintage 1920s Syrian Jewelry Boxes

Large Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze and Micro Mosaic Box Hinged Box
Large Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze and Micro Mosaic Box Hinged Box

Large Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze and Micro Mosaic Box Hinged Box

Located in Tarzana, CA

A large Russian malachite gilt bronze and micro mosaic box hinged box. Dimensions: Height: 6.5

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon Game
Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon Game

Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Backgammon Game

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Syrian inlaid mosaic backgammon game. Great inlaid micro mosaic box with backgammon game with all

Category

20th Century Syrian More Furniture and Collectibles

Anglo-Indian Decorative Micro Mosaic Inlaid Box
Anglo-Indian Decorative Micro Mosaic Inlaid Box

Anglo-Indian Decorative Micro Mosaic Inlaid Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian square micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo-Indian

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Anglo Persian Decorative Micro Mosaic Inlaid Footed Box
Anglo Persian Decorative Micro Mosaic Inlaid Footed Box

Anglo Persian Decorative Micro Mosaic Inlaid Footed Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian micro mosaic inlaid jewelry footed box with lid. Intricate inlaid Colonial box with

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Oval Box
19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Oval Box

19th Century Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Oval Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Incredibly detailed Grand Tour micro mosaic small box from the 19th century. Italian historical

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

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Micro Mosaic Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic micro mosaic box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every micro mosaic box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer micro mosaic box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each micro mosaic box bearing Hollywood Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made micro mosaic box over the years, but those crafted by Mamluke, Rajhastani and Tunbridge Ware are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Micro Mosaic Box?

Prices for a micro mosaic box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $23,000, while the average can fetch as much as $750.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Micro Mosaic Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Micro mosaic jewelry is made with tiny pieces of glass or enamel, which are arranged together to create an image. The glass is usually set in cement or mastic and any gaps delicately filled in with wax. Shop an array of beautiful micro mosaic pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To date micro mosaic jewelry, examine the hardware. This style of jewelry first became popular during the 19th century (Italian artist Giacomo Raffaelli, founder of the School of Mosaics in Milan, in 1806, is said to have been the first to incorporate micro mosaics into jewelry). Over time, the types of hardware used in the creation of these accessories changed considerably. For example, brooches from the late 19th and early 20th centuries will often have a “C” clasp, while safety pin-style fasteners became popular in the 1920s. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine the age of a given piece based on the fasteners and clasps on your jewelry. Shop an assortment of micro mosaic jewelry on 1stDibs.