Late 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic 18k Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings

Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Garnet Cabochon 11.26 mm x 8.20 mm Dimensions: 40.6 mm (21.7 mm without fish hook) x 17 mm x 10.7 mm Weight: 5.3 grams Beautiful antique victoria...

Upn for. your consideration is this pair of sparkling 18k yellow gold & gemstone earrings from innovative designer, Judith Ripka. Known for her design and mixing of eclectic gems a...

Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Opal 7.1 mm x 5.2 mm Weight: 11.9 grams Dimensions: 49 mm x 21.5 mm x 12 mm Time period of origin: Art Noveau Unique Art Noveau earrings datin...

This beautiful and well preserved antique brooch dates back to circa 1890's. It features emeralds & diamonds and is decorated with blue enameling. The enameling on this piece is inta...

Grand Tour 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Double Drop Earrings 1.5" length from base of ear wire 11 grams in weight for both earrings Made in Italy c.1860s Embark on the tradition of the Grand Tour with our exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Double Drop Earrings. Crafted with the utmost skill and precision in Italy, these earrings are rich in cultural heritage and embody the artistic craftsmanship of the era. Micromosaics, tiny fragments of glass known as tesserae meticulously arranged to create intricate scenes, portraits, or landscapes, became highly sought-after treasures during the 19th century. Coined by Sir Arthur Gilbert, the term “micromosaic” distinguished these works from traditional mosaics. The heyday of micro mosaic jewelry coincided with the Grand Tour, a cultural journey undertaken by affluent Europeans and Americans to absorb Europe's art and culture. Italy, with its history and artistic heritage, was a favored destination, where travelers acquired micromosaic jewelry as cherished souvenirs. These earrings have all the hallmarks of a sentimental lover. Flowers, especially, Forget Me Nots, symbolizing remembrance and true love, have captivated romantics for centuries. Legend has it that a knight, while picking Forget Me Nots for his lady, fell into a stream and, in a final act of love, tossed the flowers to her while crying, "Forget-me-not!" Cherubs, evolving from earthly desires to angelic symbolism, added celestial grace to Italian art. Often depicted as chubby, winged children, cherubs embodied innocence, purity, and divine love. In micromosaic jewelry, cherubs became...

--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Multiple Shapes, Rose & Portrait Cut - Prong Set Material: Solid 14-18k Yellow Gold w/ Blue & Black Enamel Work Weight: 18.40 Grams Wid...

Pair of 18k gold antique earring with hard stone micro mosaic ornaments. Earrings are 45mm x 14mm. Weight - 12.5 grams.

These elegant French dangling earrings are mounted in 18 karat gold settings decorated with twisted gold wire. The mounts are marked with french hallmarks for 18 karat.