Vintage Italian Mandolin Micro Mosaic Brooch (VCAJ-024)

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Vintage Italian Mandolin Micro Mosaic Brooch (VCAJ-024)

Dimension: 47 x 23mm
Age: approx 1950s
Material: glass pieces
Marking: made in Italy
Origin: Italy
Condition: secondhand, very good condition

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Google on Micro Mosaic Jewellery: Italian micro mosaic jewelry, a delicate and elaborate art form, flourished in Italy, particularly in Rome and Venice, during the 18th and 19th centuries, fueled by the Grand Tour and advances in glass making. Giacomo Raffaelli is considered a pioneer of this art form, which creates detailed images from tiny pieces of glass (tesserae). These pieces were often incorporated into jewelry and other small souvenirs, making them popular with wealthy tourists.

Google on Costume jewelry, initially created as an affordable alternative to fine jewelry, has a rich history spanning centuries. It evolved from a desire to imitate fine jewelry’s look and style using less expensive materials, and eventually gained its own unique identity, reflecting fashion trends and cultural shifts.

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