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Micro Mosaic Brooch
Micro Mosaic Brooch

Micro Mosaic Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Micro Mosaic Brooch A circular micro mosaic brooch depicting a figure standing with a flute

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch

19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch

19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Exceptional 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

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

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Roman Amphora Micro-Mosaic Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Roman Amphora Micro-Mosaic Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Roman Amphora Micro-Mosaic Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An Etruscan revival micro-mosaic brooch This is an exceptional little brooch created in Rome Italy

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny
Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny

Victorian Grand Tour micro mosaic brooch in 18K gold, Doves of Pliny

Located in PARIS, FR

Victorian micro mosaic brooch in 18-karat gold micro-mosaic. Grand Tour brooch in micro-mosaic

Category

Antique 1880s European Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Holy Family
14K Yellow Gold Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Holy Family

14K Yellow Gold Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Holy Family

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

An exquisite 19th-century Roman micro mosaic brooch depicting the Holy Family, inspired by

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s
Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s

Set of Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Brooches, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of lute/guitar brooches made in Venice Italy during the 1960s or 1970s. The micro mosaic

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Micro-mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch
Micro-mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch

Micro-mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique micro-mosaic brooch depicting a King Charles spaniel set in silver gilt. Micro-mosaic

Category

Italian Brooches

Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch
Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch

Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: Really cool antique Italian micro mosaic brooch with a Greek mythological phoenix bird

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame
Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame

Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1830-40s, 18k, Italy. This rare and early micro mosaic brooch features spectacular detail

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch
14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch

14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant with a floral center. Does double duty, truly a

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Victorian Mico-Mosaic Bird and Blooming Floral Brooch in 18k
Victorian Mico-Mosaic Bird and Blooming Floral Brooch in 18k

Victorian Mico-Mosaic Bird and Blooming Floral Brooch in 18k

Located in Webster, NY

Exceptional Victorian Micro Mosaic brooch made in 18k yellow gold. The ornate detail captures three

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

15K Karat Gold Pendant Brooch King Charles Spaniel Micro Mosaic
15K Karat Gold Pendant Brooch King Charles Spaniel Micro Mosaic

15K Karat Gold Pendant Brooch King Charles Spaniel Micro Mosaic

Located in Wallkill, NY

Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant, Depicting a King Charles Spaniel. Does double duty

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl
Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl

Antique Micromosaic Broach of a Peasant Girl

Located in Baltimore, MD

Colorful depiction of a peasant girl graces this micro mosaic brooch purchased during the Grand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Brooches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

1800 Roman micro mosaic dog brooch
1800 Roman micro mosaic dog brooch

1800 Roman micro mosaic dog brooch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An oval micro mosaic of a dog with a blue background in an 18 carat gold border, with a silver

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Micro Mosaic Etruscan Revival Brooch
Antique Micro Mosaic Etruscan Revival Brooch

Antique Micro Mosaic Etruscan Revival Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic, Etruscan Revival Brooch, Measuring 2 1/8 inches in length

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch
Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch

Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A lovely example of micro-mosaic work mastered in Rome during the mid-19th century. Colorful and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch
Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch

Vintage ITALY signed gold tone micro mosaic flower brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • stamped ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

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

Antique Religious Brooch Micro Mosaic Yellow Gold 18 Carat

Located in Vannes, FR

This antique religious brooch in 18-carat yellow gold micro mosaic is an exquisite piece of antique

Category

Antique 19th Century French Artisan Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Bird Ornament Gold Brooch Pendant
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Bird Ornament Gold Brooch Pendant

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Bird Ornament Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique Victorian era 14k gold brooch/pendant, featuring micro mosaic bird ornament in the center

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Very Fine Antique Gold Plated Micro mosaic on Goldstone Brooch
Very Fine Antique Gold Plated Micro mosaic on Goldstone Brooch

Very Fine Antique Gold Plated Micro mosaic on Goldstone Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Very fine antique micro mosaic on gold stone base and gold-plated brooch mount. Measures 2.8cm x

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Micro-Mosaic Bar Brooch, France
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Micro-Mosaic Bar Brooch, France

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Micro-Mosaic Bar Brooch, France

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

making this brooch a true work of art. The combination of the cameo and micro mosaic design reflects the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Victorian Brooch - 14k Roman Architecture Pin
Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Victorian Brooch - 14k Roman Architecture Pin

Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Victorian Brooch - 14k Roman Architecture Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Victorian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Micro mosaic inset in blue glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Micro Mosaic Sapphire Pearl Brooch Pin
Vintage Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Micro Mosaic Sapphire Pearl Brooch Pin

Vintage Yellow Gold Flower Bouquet Micro Mosaic Sapphire Pearl Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s):-- (1) Black Stone - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Black Color - 22.8x20.2mm (approx.) (6) Genuine Cultured Pearl - White Color - 3.1mm to 6mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapp...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin
Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival Micro Mosaic Swan Brooch Depiction of two playful swans

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold

ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and is embellished with an intricate micro mosaic, depicting the

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant
Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant

Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A magnificent micro mosaic pin and pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This spectacular piece

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold
Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold

Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Italian 22kt. yellow gold pendant/brooch Micro Mosaic cross.Made in the Papal workshops

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic

Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic

By Sicis Jewels

Located in London, GB

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

Antique Hardstone 14 Karat Gold Micro-Mosaic Greek Mythological Stickpin
Antique Hardstone 14 Karat Gold Micro-Mosaic Greek Mythological Stickpin

Antique Hardstone 14 Karat Gold Micro-Mosaic Greek Mythological Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stickpin centers intricately inlaid hardstone micro-mosaic depicting the head of the god Dionysus

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone signed ITALY micro music colorful brooch
Vintage gold tone signed ITALY micro music colorful brooch

Vintage gold tone signed ITALY micro music colorful brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed ITALY • gold tone with ceramic micro mosaic pieces • vintage designer brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic

Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic

By Sicis Jewels

Located in London, GB

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver

ERNEST PIERRET 1880 Etruscan Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Sardonyx
ERNEST PIERRET 1880 Etruscan Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Sardonyx

ERNEST PIERRET 1880 Etruscan Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Sardonyx

Located in Miami, FL

micro-mosaics and the center is embellished with an oval frame which is holding a sardonyx cameo carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli
Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli

Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli

Located in London, GB

A Byzantine revival micro-mosaic stick pin in the form of an oil lamp, attributed to Antonio Carli

Category

Antique 1860s Revival Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Italian Micro Mosaic and Gold Suite
Italian Micro Mosaic and Gold Suite

Italian Micro Mosaic and Gold Suite

Located in London, GB

An Italian archaeological revival micro mosaic and gold suite, consisted of a brooch and a pair of

Category

Antique 1840s Italian Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Nineteenth-century Italian Micro-mosaic Brooch
Nineteenth-century Italian Micro-mosaic Brooch

Nineteenth-century Italian Micro-mosaic Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Neo-classical vase is suspended by chains and a swag from a micro-mosaic decorated bar with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Micro Mosaic Brooch
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Micro Mosaic Brooch

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Malachite Micro Mosaic Brooch

Located in Sydney, NSW

A particularly fine micro mosaic of St Peters Square in Rome is set within a Malachite border and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces! This stunning brooch example

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Early 20th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Flower Brooch or Pendant
Early 20th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Flower Brooch or Pendant

Early 20th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Flower Brooch or Pendant

Located in Birmingham, GB

An early 20th century 9ct gold micro mosaic brooch. Of circular outline, the tesserae depicting

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Micro-Mosaic Chromodoris Nudibranch Brooch by Courtney Denise Lipson
Micro-Mosaic Chromodoris Nudibranch Brooch by Courtney Denise Lipson

Micro-Mosaic Chromodoris Nudibranch Brooch by Courtney Denise Lipson

Located in Bellingham, WA

Hand-forged of sterling silver, inlaid with tiny glass seed beads, this micro-mosaic brooch has two

Category

2010s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Millefiori Micro Mosaic Onyx 18 Karat Heavy Gold Brooch
Edwardian Millefiori Micro Mosaic Onyx 18 Karat Heavy Gold Brooch

Edwardian Millefiori Micro Mosaic Onyx 18 Karat Heavy Gold Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Micro Mosaic Past Art This very fine example of Italian Micro mosaic brooch is from the Edwardian

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Micro Mosaic Spaniel Brooch
Victorian Micro Mosaic Spaniel Brooch

Victorian Micro Mosaic Spaniel Brooch

Located in Wimberley, TX

This is just a magnificent example of the Italian art of micro mosaic work. The mosaic displays a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani
Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani

Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch with Filigrain by Castellani

By Castellani

Located in Antwerp, BE

exquisite detailed micro mosaic, composed in small square pieces of enamel threads -also called "smalti

Category

Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg
1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg

1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg

Located in St. Catharines, ON

-mosaic was mounted as a Russian gold brooch by the St. Petersburg jeweler, Carl Petrovich Blumentaller

Category

Antique 1880s Russian Russian Empire Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Earrings Roman Ruins 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Rare
Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Earrings Roman Ruins 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Rare

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic Earrings Roman Ruins 15ct Yellow Gold c1880s Rare

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

, even today. These earrings are a one-off and can't be repeated. We also have a micro mosaic brooch

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Micro Mosaic Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the micro mosaic brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a micro mosaic brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A micro mosaic brooch from Elizabeth Locke, Sicis Jewels and Marina J. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A micro mosaic brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Lapis Lazuli rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and square cut alternatives. Finding a micro mosaic brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 27 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Micro Mosaic Brooch?

The price for a micro mosaic brooch starts at $90 and tops out at $20,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $3,100.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Micro Mosaic Brooch
  • 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.