Micromosaic Earrings Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Floral Chandelier

Description: Micromosaic Chandelier Earrings Scarab Beetle Floral Egyptian Revival For your consideration are these stunning antique micromosaic earrings. The replacement threaded ear posts test at least 14K gold. The main body of the earrings test silver and are unmarked, they appear to be gilded gold vermeil. There is minimal to no tesserae loss in the mosaics that I can detect (the tiny handmade glass tile pieces). Please zoom and inspect all photos for additional details and condition for they are all part of the description. Measures roughly 65 mm long x 20 mm wide at the widest point. The scarab rounds measure roughly 15 mm diameter. There is a solder repair on one of the inner triangle dangles, very well done. The butterfly backings are modern and sterling silver. I particularly like the size and support of the backs so the earrings don't droop forward on the ear. Overall fantastic micromosaic earrings in wonderful condition. A rare find indeed! A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry: Micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the European Grand Tour period (17th-19th Century). Members of wealthy families would travel around Europe taking in the sights and cultures of several different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture - a favorite subject in aristocratic circles. It was also a famous glass producer, and Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making stunning miniature micro mosaic pictures for their rich visitors. Flowers, birds and architecture were a very popular subjects. Each piece of tesserae (little hand-pulled glass tiles) was hand cut by the artist and painstakingly set in place. No two micro mosaic pieces are the same. You are buying a little piece of history that is truly a one of a kind. Please consult our shop policies for domestic and international shipping and other policies. By completing a purchase, you have read and agreed to all our shop policies therein. *We do not offer discounts on shipping for single item purchases.**International orders: We are unable to combine shipping on multiple item orders. All International items will need to be shipped separately as per eBay's current algorithm. We understand this is as frustrating to our buyers as it is to us and hope they remedy the programing issue soon.

Price: 4500 USD

Location: Sandy, Utah

End Time: 2024-11-14T05:00:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 60 USD