{"product_id":"vintage-micro-mosaic-silver-filigree-italian-brooch-copy","title":"SOLD Vintage Micro Mosaic Silver Filigree Italian Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVintage micro mosaic brooch featuring a floral design and cased in a silver tone filigree surround. It is stamped Italy on the back. \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 brooch measures 4cm x 3cm. \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 brooch is in good vintage condition with no loss to the mosaic. \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":53316645257523,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/9639\/files\/vintage-micro-moasiac-brooch-vonk-jewellery-2.jpg?v=1777788361","url":"https:\/\/vonkjewellery.com\/products\/vintage-micro-mosaic-silver-filigree-italian-brooch-copy","provider":"Vonk Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}