Micro-mosaic is painting, laid with tiny pieces of glass called tesserae. In some cases, the number reached 5000 per square inch (2.54 x 2.54 cm). This technique which came into vogue in the 17th century and flourished in the 18th century in the Vatican Mosaic workshop, continues to this day. Also there were workshops in Venice and Florence. Micro mosaic jewelry became popular in the 17-19 centuries in connection with the fashion for travel among the aristocracy. From their trips travelers brought souvenirs – micromosaic depicting historical sites, or sent to their relatives as postcards with pictures on them. Especially popular were the Italian ruins.
1800 Ring. Italian micro mosaic jewelryThe first half of the 19th century. Earrings. Italy
Italian micro mosaic jewelry
1810 Comb micro-mosaics with oil lamps. Rome, Italy1810 necklace Italy1815-1825, the bracelet. Rome, Italy1840, the bracelet. Italy1860s. Gold bracelet. Apollo on the solar chariot follows the Aurora. On fresco by G.Reni1860s. Gold bracelet. Apollo on the solar chariot follows the Aurora. On fresco by G.Reni. FragmentMid-19th century. Earrings. ItalyMid-19th century. Earrings. Italy (detail)Similar bracelet 1870s1860, the Necklace1860, the Necklace. fragment1860, the Necklace. fragment1860, the pendant1860, the brooch1860, the brooch detail1860, the brooch-pendant1860-80, the set of earrings, pendant and bracelet. Italy1860-80, details of bracelet1860-80, details of bracelet1860-80, the set of earrings and pendant larger1870 Paryura (jewelry set) in antique styleItaly about 1870. Jewelry set with scenes from rural life. Pendant could also be worn as a broochItaly about 1870. Jewelry set with scenes from rural life. (detail)Italy about 1870. Jewelry set with scenes from rural life. (detail)19th century. Bracelet. Rome, Italy fragment19th century. Bracelet. Rome, Italy19th century. Brooch with pearls and rubies. Italy1870, the bracelet, pendant and brooch1870, the broochLate 19th century, FranceThe second half of the 19th century. Brooch ‘St. Peter’s Square’The second half of the 19th century. Brooches
