Centuries-Old Italian Micro-Mosaic Heart Pendant Necklace – European Vintage Jewelry

Looking back at my records, it’s been over a year since I last shared a piece of century-old micro-mosaic! 😂 This truly highlights how rare these items are. But the moment I unboxed this heart pendant, my heart fluttered with joy~ It’s utterly charming and exquisitely detailed. 😍 ・ From 19th-century Italy, this piece is shaped into a soft heart, with delicate red and white flowers at its core, forming a garden of blooms. The overall color is soft and elegant, punctuated by occasional dark and bright highlights, creating a beautifully layered composition. The exquisite micro-mosaic technique involves embedding up to 560 tiny tesserae per square centimeter, showcasing astonishing craftsmanship. This pendant is no exception, with minuscule tiles forming floral patterns and designs, as if these fragments, touched by time, have been carefully assembled to unveil a beautiful chapter of history. ‧ ‧ 〖 Micro-mosaic 〗 The art of mosaic can be traced back to the Neo-Babylonian era, around 2500 BCE. Artisans of that time possessed remarkable inlay skills, which spread to Southern Europe and evolved through the Greek and Roman periods. In the late 18th century, two highly esteemed artists, Cesare Aguatti and Giacomo Raffaeli, pioneered the art of micro-mosaic. This technique involves heating colored glass tesserae at temperatures exceeding 800 degrees Celsius, then cooling and cutting them into tiny square pieces. The resulting tesserae boast vibrant colors and a rich spectrum, offering over ten thousand color variations. This allows for intricate light and shade effects during the inlay process, resulting in works of profound artistic merit. ・ Origin: Italy Era: Late 19th Century Materials: Bronze alloy, mosaic tiles Dimensions: Pendant 2.5x5 cm, includes a 45cm sterling silver chain Condition: Good, with normal signs of age consistent with time. 🌟 Free shipping on orders over $3000 NTD 🌟 . . Vintage jewelry is no longer produced; their numbers only dwindle each day, making them increasingly scarce. This rarity, in turn, makes them exceptionally unique accessories. Antique pieces are not new; the marks of time imbue them with character and rarity. Please do not scrutinize them with the same strict standards applied to brand-new items. I trust that within the stories of these vintage adornments, you will discover unparalleled elegance and radiance.