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Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Silver Girandole Pendant Necklace
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Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Silver Girandole Pendant Necklace

19th century
Sold 14 November 2025 · Corvidae Antique
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A wonderful antique micro mosaic necklace in silver with a trio of teardrop-shaped mosaic drops. Each mosaic is formed of tiny glass tiles or tesserae mounted into silver wire settings to create fantastically intricate patterns of flowers and leaves. The teardrops and hexagon have a lovely domed cushion quality and the unusual palette of colours is beautifully subtle.

Micro mosaic jewellery became popular in Victorian times, during the early to mid-19th century, when it became the thing to do for wealthy British people to conduct The Grand Tour - a cultural trip around Europe, collecting souvenirs along the way. Italy was a popular destination for its rich cultural and artistic heritage and its high-quality glass production. Italian workshops became adept at producing micro mosaic artworks and jewellery for aristocratic tourists.

The necklace is in fantastic antique condition, we've found only two missing tesserae and you have to look long and hard to spot those.

Stamped 800 - the fineness of silver.

Size: The chain is approximately 18 inches long, with a further inch or so for the width of the pendant section. The hexagon measures approximately 3 x 2.7cm, the total drop is just under 6.5cm.

Total weight: 12.7g.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Micro Mosaic Silver Necklace to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1082663
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Description
A wonderful antique micro mosaic necklace in silver with a trio of teardrop-shaped mosaic drops.
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Each mosaic is formed of tiny glass tiles or tesserae mounted into silver wire settings to create fantastically intricate patterns of flowers and leaves.
Corvidae Antique

The teardrops and hexagon have a lovely domed cushion quality and the unusual palette of colours is beautifully subtle.

fig 1. An antique silver girandole pendant necklace featuring intricate multicoloured micro mosaic floral patterns set against a white background.
fig 1. Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Silver Girandole Pendant Necklace

Micro mosaic jewellery became popular in Victorian times, during the early to mid-19th century, when it became the thing to do for wealthy British people to conduct The Grand Tour - a cultural trip around Europe, collecting souvenirs along the way. Italy was a popular destination for its rich cultural and artistic heritage and its high-quality glass production. Italian workshops became adept at producing micro mosaic artworks and jewellery for aristocratic tourists.

fig 2. An antique silver girandole pendant necklace featuring intricate multicoloured micro mosaic floral patterns set against a white background.
fig 2. Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Silver Girandole Pendant Necklace

The necklace is in fantastic antique condition, we've found only two missing tesserae and you have to look long and hard to spot those.

Stamped 800 - the fineness of silver.

Size: The chain is approximately 18 inches long, with a further inch or so for the width of the pendant section. The hexagon measures approximately 3 x 2.7cm, the total drop is just under 6.5cm.

Total weight: 12.7g.

FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Micro Mosaic Silver Necklace to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1082663
Corvidae Antique
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An antique silver girandole pendant necklace featuring intricate multicoloured micro mosaic floral patterns set against a white background.
Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Silver Girandole Pendant Necklace
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An antique silver girandole pendant necklace featuring intricate multicoloured micro mosaic floral patterns set against a white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsFloral motifs, Geometric patterns, Droplet drops
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 2.7 cm (1 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Micro mosaic jewellery originated in Rome during the 18th and 19th centuries, often purchased as souvenirs by wealthy travellers on the Grand Tour, featuring tiny glass pieces called tesserae set into metal frames.

Authentic pieces are constructed using sterling or lower-purity silver frames holding countless microscopic coloured glass tesserae meticulously arranged with adhesive to form intricate geometric or floral patterns.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularity of the tiny glass tesserae under magnification, the presence of hand-cut silver work, and natural ageing characteristics such as patina on the metal.

These delicate pieces are best displayed in velvet-lined shadow boxes, glass top display cases, or worn carefully as a statement historic accessory.

Preservation requires storing items in dry conditions away from direct sunlight, avoiding all immersion in liquid cleaners, and using a soft dry brush to gently remove dust from the intricate tesserae surface.
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