These Victorian micro-mosaic pendant earrings are crafted in vermeil (silver gilt), weigh 10.2g, and measure 4.5cm long, 1.8cm wide and 9.5mm deep. These authentic 1850’s Victorian earrings comprise each an ovular, detachable pendant depicting a miniature micro-mosaic floral plaque of ovular format, composed of purple, yellow, and white roses and delicate pansies of blue and white colors, complemented by foliage surround. The elaborately designed micro-mosaic plaques surmount delicate horizontal 'logs' and ornately scrolled 'loops' to support a hook and suspend 'en tremblant' from smaller, similarly decorated micro-mosaic panels, constituting the ear-studs. Both absorbing components are mounted within immaculate ovular frames rendered in twisted and corded wire. The ancient technique of micro-mosaic originated in Rome in mid-eighteenth century and was extremely popular throughout the Victorian era. The early 19th century pieces were mostly produced in Rome, made of minute polychrome glass tesserae, depicting naturalistic motifs from the designs of ancient floor mosaics or color-enriched floral designs. These authentic and versatile 1850's Victorian micro-mosaic earrings with detachable component can be worn as ear-studs or as pendant earrings and feature shepherds’ hook ear-wires designed exclusively for pierced ears. It may interest the admirers of authentic Victorian jewelry to know that we are also offering a similar necklace, item # E1029C9 to provide a 'demi-parure' in the style of fashionable Victorian ladies!

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Suggested Retail Price: $2,400.00 Your Price: $1,560.00 $1,000.00 Wholesale Price: $1,200.00