Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog

Oval micromosaic brooch and pendant, representing a view of Pantheon. Rome 1850's Vatican Mosaic Workshop. The "Vatican Mosaic Workshop, started up in 1727. Here the best mosaic arti...

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...

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...

Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel circa 1870 Delightful micromosaic brooch set in a gold frame. The fine inlaid work of colored glass mosaic on ...

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...

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...

Castellani Micromosaic Brooch from the late 19th Century. Incredibly minute tesserae are hand placed to create the ornate pattern in this wonderful ...

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.

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