{"product_id":"victorian-italian-micromosaic-beetle-earrings-c-1870","title":"Victorian Italian Micromosaic Beetle Earrings C. 1870","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wonderful Victorian earrings, dating from circa 1870, feature micro-mosaics depicting beautiful iridescent beetles. Micro-mosaics are composed of small glass bricks called tesserae and are a take on Roman mosaic work. They were popular souvenirs for 19th Century Victorian travelers, especially when returning from a \"Grand Tour.\" Interest in archeological excavations and classical designs were very high in this period, influencing the popular styles such Etruscan Revival and Neo Classical. These beetles are a rare and highly sought after motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful example of this unique style, they tend to vary in quality and this is a very high quality piece with beautiful naturalist design and gorgeous color. Converted in modern time from buttons into stud earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox is for display only - listing is only for earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Earrings measure 16.8 mm in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.2 grams (one earring)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In good antique condition. Some mosaic pieces absent and some flaking to coloring on beetle wings. Additional photos and videos are available upon request. Earrings are a button conversion with unknown metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JYMankin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48590344781994,"sku":null,"price":870.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/5704\/7978\/files\/DSC05098_clipped_rev_1.jpg?v=1782505746","url":"https:\/\/www.jymankinjewelry.com\/products\/victorian-italian-micromosaic-beetle-earrings-c-1870","provider":"JYMankin Jewelry ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}