Micromosaics are a type of retailer mosaic created from tiny fragments of glass, which are cemented onto a metal background. It is an extremely laborious and painstaking art form. The mosaicist uses tweezers to apply the tiny glass bits to create beautiful and intricate mosaics. These pieces can sometimes be large panels or plaques, but more commonly they were made into much smaller pieces such as pendants, necklaces, earrings, brooches, and rings.
This beautiful brooch and clip-on earrings set comes to us from the 1960s. The brooch is rectangular in shape and measures 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". The design is four flowers, 3 yellow and one red, plus green leaves on a white background. They are surrounded by a thin black and white mosaic frame and a brass edging surrounds that. The earrings are round, approximately 7/8" in diameter, and follow the same color scheme. This is a beautiful set that exudes old-world charm. The backs of each piece are stamped with the word "Italy." Note: Clean with a soft white cloth, and never submerge in water or any liquid. The set will arrive gift boxed and ships free.
Product code: Italian retailer Micromosaic DemiParure/Floral Design Brooch and Clip-on Earrings/1960s