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Rarest Gorgeous Fine Antique Georgian Victorian Miniature Micro Mosaic Ring
An Authentic Brilliant Victorian Era Ring! Rarest Gorgeous Fine Antique Georgian Victorian Miniature Micro Mosaic Ring c. 1801 - 1840 Rarest of the Rare MICRO-MOSAIC. A Lovely Extremely intricate tiny miniature Micro-Mosaic Floral Flower Ring. Italian designed and crafted micro-mosaic plaques were extremely popular during the turn of the 19th century. Labor-intensive works of art done is fine miniature were often exported to high end jewelry centers of Paris and London in an unmounted state and set into various style of jewellery. The micro mosaic tiles are mounted within a simple bezel. Accented with 2 delicate slim twisted rope design that sits high above an oval shaped top done in silver. Ornamented with silver beading and no engraving that we can see.
A pretty Victorian ring. Some parts tested as Sterling Silver even though this ring is Hallmarked "800" for silver.
Approx. Date: Circa & Origin: Circa early 1800s -1840s; MICRO-MOSAIC is Italian in origin.
Hallmarks: "800" for silver.
Main Motif: An elegant decor of flowers and leaves.
Ring size: US 7 and can be sized by a jeweler.
Romantic shades of blue, white, yellow and earthy greens adorn the expertly hand-crafted tile leaves.
An Original Georgian Victorian period micro mosaic 800 silver one of a kind design. Gorgeous! Beaded detailing around the unique doubled ring shank. Adorable raised silver flowers adorn each side of the super small and spectacular 1/2 inch long by 5/16ths wide centerpiece. Condition: Excellent; Has a few small extremely tiny tiles missing (see photos). Keep in mind that the photos are HIGHLY ENLARGED, these little tiles are actually teeny tiny.
This piece is rarer and in a class of it's own. So RARE we have never seen anything like it in 30 years of collecting. A world rarity. A ring of this period, rarity and fine detail is considered to be much more valuable than larger tile micro-mosaic brooches, earrings or bracelets etc.
When we say this is extremely RARE, we mean EXTREMELY RARE. Chances are you too have never seen a miniature micro-mosaic ring with this much teeny tiny detail. Especially in this wonderful a condition. The subject matter is simply divine. Like a slice of Antique Victorian floral splendor in the grass. A special moment captured in time like a time capsule, to rest atop your dainty finger and to be gazed upon for ever more. Perfect to wear or for display. We are honored to present this masterpiece. A wonderful wearable work of art, for your viewing pleasure. A once in a lifetime opportunity, and a great price for such an amazing, nearly extinct, Victorian treasure... The miniature carved tiles glisten in the dimmest of light. Perfect for the true collector... So very Romantic... Enjoy! Fine jewelry purchases made from Bella Couture ® Fine Jewelry & Antiques are always packaged with care. Jewellery and smaller antiques will arrive presented in a beautiful gift box with a blank floral gift card. Meaning your purchase will arrive ready to give. Should you have any additional questions about this item please feel free to contact us today. Bella Couture® for Grand French Treasures, Glass Boxes, Perfumes, Fine Jewelry, Antique Gems, World Rarities, Objects of Vertu and All entities Luxurious & Magnificent! Bella Couture® has been a Family Company Since 1993.