About this Piece
| Era: | Victorian |
| Length: | 5/8" diameter |
| Material: | Alloy, glass |
| Weight: | 2 grams |
| Mark: | No mark |
Why You’ll Love It
As sweet as the real thing. Beautiful flowers are brought to life in this antique Victorian micromosaic pin, with truly tiny details like the forget-me-not flowers and their vivid colors –finely hand-crafted with the tiniest of tesserae– framed by a halo of tiny stars. Feather-light and slightly domed in shape, this piece allows you to enjoy your favorite florals, anytime, anywhere.
Condition and Quality
| ● | Bright patina with minor surface wear to the setting. No dents. |
| ● | Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. |
| ● | All tesserae are intact and in place |
| ● | Secure, original clasp. |
Collector Note
On Micromosaics. Micromosaics are depictions created from placing tiny colored tiles or stones next to one another. The process of making a micromosaic can be very labor intensive, and the mosaics are always handmade. Micromosaic pieces increase in value and collectability as tiles get smaller and the composition becomes more intricate. The tighter and more “flush” a micromosaic is, the higher the quality and the more skilled the craftsperson was. High-quality micromosaics feel smooth to the touch, the edges of each tile only barely detectable, if at all. Less commonly found are the raised micromosaics, which has the mosaic sit above the background for emphasis.
On Figurals. Figural jewelry includes any piece that has been shaped into an animal, person, object, or detailed “day in the life” scene. Antique and vintage figural jewelry is often quite charming and collectible for the realistic or cutesy details. Specific objects or animals became popular and prolific in jewelry during certain time periods, Scotty dogs during the 1940s for example, or swallow birds during the Victorian era. Figural jewelry is special for its detail and realism but also tells the story of the decade they were made in.