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Micro Mosaic Beetle brooch | Fine Jewelry721 of 1987 |  |  |
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Agram.m
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To my joy I recently extend my Micro Mosaic collection with this beautiful brooch. The image represents a scarab (beetle) and is made from beautiful shimmering glass tessearae. The brooch is set in sterling silver and has an old c clasp. Measurment 2.6 x 2 cm. Along with my Gold scarab pendant and the pendant mounted in vermeil with the wonderful antique red copper watch chain they form a beautiful trio.
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Micro Mosaic JewelryThe term “micro mosaic” (also spelled “micromosaic” and “micro-mosaic”) was…
Victorian and Edwardian JewelryThe Victorian Era spanned Queen Victoria's rule of England from 1837 until …
Hi Agram, does this date around 1922 during the "King Tut" craze?
Could be, I for myself think around 1900 so this could be the period spacious taken. In any case thanks for loving.
Stunning, simply gorgeous!!! : )
miKKoChristmas11, I agree, thanks for loving!
A real beauty, Agram!
Vetrai050, thanks a lo for your compliment and loving.
Kevin,hA, ha she is welcome as you too of course. In many aspect the US is far more better than The Netherlands, for example the sprit prices, and taxes. We only pay these days. But perhaps she is right in this aspect here this is better!
Kevin, and than another fantastic story. Newtimes (on CW) showed some times ago six micro mosaic little plaques. She gave four of them to me as a present as fellow European. I'm still confused about this wonderful geste, don't you think so??
this is the best yet agram -- i am just gaga over this one!!!!
epson233, nice you like it like I do. I suppose you already know that I'm a Micro Mosaic fanatic! And this pretty little fellow can nicely complement my collection.
Love this, anything with a creepy crawly!...:-)
Inky, this is indeed a beautiful piece, thanks for loving."See" you,
Moonstonelove21 thanks for loving
Laureniscontent thanks for your interest and loving.
BELLIN68 thanks for loving
AR8Jason. Hello Kevin,
What a pity that you leave CW. You're one of those with a lot of knowledge of antique and vintage jewelry and assited your knowledge with a lot of us, collectors. Moreover, it was for you never too much trouble everything as good as possible to describe or explain. In short, you leaving on CW is a loss for many collectors.
Obviously I will be happy to ask your counsel and advise to use through your private mail data to your counsel and advice as possible. You'll hear from me!!
bratjdd and trgrubaugh thanks for loving this brooch.
Your beetle is bee...uatiful. I love flora and fauna - I can tell you do too.
valentino97, I also love flora and fauna and jewelry special Micro Mosaics. Thanks for your compliment and loving
Lisa thanks for your loving and support
AMAZING pieces thank you for sharing :))))
Moonstonelover21 thanks for loving .This brooch is only one of my Micro Mosaic jewelry pieces and I published a lot of them here on CW . As you already know antique jewels are my passion, and special micro mosaic. As your special passion are moonstone jewels as I have understood.
Agram.m, you have fine taste in Antiques and I admire your collection! I do love moonstones but I tend to like you collect other neat pieces along the way :)
neilvbcolloctables thanks for your attention and loving.
Hunter, BELLIN68 and epson233 thanks for your support and loving
your most welcome kido -- have a great weekend love
Vintagemad appreciate your attention and loving
kygurl32 thanks for your attention and loving.