Micromosaic from Vatican Studio Earrings 'Mid-19th Century' with Rome Views

In this interesting sterling silver box, is set a micromosaic, depicting “ The doves of Pliny”, from a famous mosaic attributed to Sosus of Pergamon. He was a Greek mosaic artist of the second century BC. He is the only mosaic artist whose name was recorded in literature. The original mosaic from Hadrian's Villa, now in the Capitoline Museums, depicts a group of doves on a round bowl. As described by Pliny, one dove is drinking while the others are sunning themselves. The Doves of Pliny, or the "Capitoline Doves...

These 18 Kt gold and enamel earrings were designed by me and handmade by the artisans of my shop, SERRA, opened in Rome in 1910 and located in via Margutta 57, in the historic center of the city, a few steps from Piazza di Spagna! The earrings have a half moon shape with a small central diamond; they take up the shape and the classic vegetal enamel decorations of those of the Etruscan period.

Pair of 19th century floral micromosaic and red-glass pendant earrings, Italian c.1860 with a large oval red-glass panel hung horizontally on two chain below a smaller one, each inse...

These mid 19th century micromosaics feature Roman scenes set into a piece of black marble. These antique piece was later made into a 14k yellow earrings. These hand made mountings highlight the mosaic's design. The frame has a twisted gold frame then a cultured pearl frame...