Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog

In this 18 kt gold brooch is set a beautiful micromosaic (circa 1850) depicting St. Peter's Basilica. The "Vatican Mosaic Studio", in which this micromosaic was created, started up i...

In this 18 Kt gold brooch a micromosaic (circa 1850) has been set which depicts a woman with the typical Lazio costume, who has a basket full of bunches of grapes at her feet. The mi...

This micromosaic, reproducing a painting of Claude Lorrain , come from the Vatican Mosaic Studio that started up in 1727. Here the best mosaic artists that Rome boasted poured into. ...

This 18 Kt gold and enamel brooch depicting a ladybug with open wings was handcrafted by a talented Italian goldsmith. Symbol of good luck, the ladybug is said to give blessings to those she encounters. Master in the art of metamorphosis, she transforms from a hideous larva to a beautiful insect adorned with bright colors. This totem animal is a powerful ally to make important changes in your life and go through your life’s journey with ease. Let’s discover its encouraging message: Believe in yourself...

Fine quality micromosaic, depicting a King Charles Spaniel dog on his cushion, set as a brooch in 18ct gold. Dogs were a symbol of faithful love. The King Charles Spaniel breed was extremely popular amongst the English aristocracy, especially during the Victorian period, when Queen Victoria herself doted upon her spaniel, Dash. Although the Greeks and Romans had used mosaics for many centuries, it was the Italians who developed the art of micromosaics in the Vatican at the end of the 18th century. The Napoleonic expedition to Egypt in 1798 led to a great revival of classical interest and was reflected in the subject matter of the micromosaics, many images came from Roman murals...

Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination of the hand carved stone cameo with the micromosia...

Victorian Micromosaic Daisy Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Delicate scale with extremely fine tesserai forming a charming daisy motif. Wonde...

Micromosaic brooch depicting a landscape, with a river flowing through trees and around rocks, a mountain in the far distance, on rectangular black glass plaque. Rome, Circa 1830.