{"product_id":"vintage-micro-mosaic-italian-necklace-1","title":"Vintage Micro Mosaic Italian Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVintage micro mosaic pendant with 3 drops and featuring a floral design in pretty colours on a contemporary heavily gold plated bead chain. The pendant is made from brass and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI bought this gorgeous piece form an antiques fair in the UK. The seller had a number of pieces from the same micro mosaic collector and were all in really good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro mosaic pieces were made for tourists in Italy during the Victorian and Edwardian periods.  Micro mosaic is the art form of using very small cut pieces of glass to create intricate designs. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Raffaelli is considered to be the founding father of micro mosaic jewellery. He presented his first selling exhibition of micro mosaics at his studio in Rome in 1775. Many artists followed suit and created beautiful micro mosaics as souvenirs for the wealthy who visited Italy. This trend was popular from the 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 6cm and the chain is adjustable measuring 40, 42 or 45cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. This  pendant is in beautiful vintage condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description user-content lightboximages\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vonk Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54079146131763,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/9639\/files\/Vintage-micro-mosiac-Italian-neckalce-vonk-jewellery-1.jpg?v=1789435371","url":"https:\/\/vonkjewellery.com\/products\/vintage-micro-mosaic-italian-necklace-1","provider":"Vonk Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}