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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

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40
Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40

Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40

Located in Kenilworth, US

Circular micro mosaic pin pendant centers on the Temple of Vesta in the Roman forum. The micro

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Antique 1830s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin
Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin

Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

An incredible Italian micro mosaic urn locket/pin from the Victorian (circa 1880) era! This

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k 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

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

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

including pin) Backing: Pin Back w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Vintage. Excellent condition! Stock Number

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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

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver

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

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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

Rare Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this Italian micro

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Antique 1880s Russian Russian Empire Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin
Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Located in Madison area, WI

- Antique Micro Mosaic Heart Pin - c. 1880-1900 - Glass, sterling silver Examples of micro

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif
Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif

Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely wonderful micro mosaic pin/locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin

Located in New York, NY

A rare and beautiful Victorian 14K yellow gold Venetian glass floral designed micro mosaic Brooch

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pin

18 Karat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pin- This elegant mosaic brooch depicts a lovely bird

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant
Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant

Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely fabulous micro mosaic pendant from the Victorian era! Tiny tiles with vivid colors of

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin

Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

find in a micromosaic brooch. The mosaic is surrounded in 18k rose-yellow gold with four decorative

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant
Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant

Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s Solid Gold and Fine Glass micro Mosaic pin pendant, of very fine quality and depicting

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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century
Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century

Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century

Located in Tucson, AZ

Impressionist masterpiece. Round Victorian micro mosaic pin with iris motif center and petal-shaped surround

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Antique 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Silver

ELIZABETH LOCKE Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin Pendant
ELIZABETH LOCKE Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin Pendant

ELIZABETH LOCKE Gold Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin Pendant

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Metal:19K YELLOW GOLD Marked / Tested:ELIZABETH LOCKE HALLMARK, 18K Measurements:BROOCH - 40mm x 35mm (INCH = 25mm) Weight:28.9g

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American Brooches

Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850
Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850

Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850

Located in Paris, FR

Rare 18kt gold pin (quality mark: owl) with a stunning micro mosaic showing a green and gold scarab

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s
Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s

Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s

Located in St. Catharines, ON

, this 19th century Italian micro-mosaic memento of a Grand Tour, was mounted as a gold brooch by

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Antique 1880s Russian Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s

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Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine
Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine

Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine

Located in San Marcos, CA

silk satin lining is slightly padded, and so micro mosaic brooches can be pinned to the backing

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880
Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880

Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880

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H 0.38 in W 0.88 in L 1 in

Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880

Located in St. Catharines, ON

From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this rare Russian pin is set with an Italian

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Antique 1880s Russian Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Large Elizabeth Locke Gold Pearl Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin
Large Elizabeth Locke Gold Pearl Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin

Large Elizabeth Locke Gold Pearl Micro Mosaic Brooch Pin

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold micro mosaic brooch set with 12mm - 12.5mm pearls. The brooch measures 78mm x

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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s

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Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Cairo, EG

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Located in London, GB

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

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Located in Miami, FL

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Micro Mosaic Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate micro mosaic pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. 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 pin 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic micro mosaic pin over the years, but those made by Elizabeth Locke and Sicis Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A micro mosaic pin can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, 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 square cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a micro mosaic pin, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Micro Mosaic Pin?

The price for a micro mosaic pin starts at $950 and tops out at $13,195 with these brooches, on average, selling for $3,882.

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 Pin
  • 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.