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The significance of jewelries can be seen during the earliest civilizations of man. It is a symbol of your status and it represents who you are. In a way, jewelries, up to this day became a representation of who you are as a person. It is not just considered a simple ornament but in the artisans mind, it is an artwork like any other.
Like all the things that exists, jewelries have evolved from single dots to what we see now. There is one particular kind however, that is strikingly beautiful for every jewelry connoisseur out there. That is what is now known to the world as the micro mosaic jewelry.
On the 19th century in Italy, Rome to be specific, this kind of craft became popular for aristocrats. The rich families in Europe embark on a Grand Tour where they visit the different countries of the continent. Italy was the usual topic in these visits because of its beauty and its booming economy. Rome, Italy was the leader in glass ware production and this is when the micromosaic art in jewelry developed.
This is a kind of art derived from mosaic that makes use of small pieces of glass called tesserae. The glass particles are so small that it would require a magnifying instrument to put everything together and make the desired image. Most images would be a popular tourist attraction in Italy. There are some people who would pay more just to have their desired design made.
Micromosaic jewelry was often applied to necklaces and brooches. It can also be seen in some earring designs. The tesserae will be cemented to the flat surface which could be another glass but mostly it is a real gemstone or metal. After finishing the design, it would be allowed to dry and then framed afterwards.
The most amazing thing about it is that you would need to use a microscope to determine if it is micromosaic or if it is hand painted. The usual deduction of other people is that it is painted when in fact it is not. The pieces being sold served as remembrances that they have visited this particular place. So, before the post cards and the printed shirts were invented, they had jewelry.
Other styles of art that is still considered as micro mosaic are the Pietra Dura and the Venetian Mosaic. Pietra Dura is made by forming thin slices of genuine stone in to the design of your choice against a flat surface, preferably a dark stone. This kind of craft is also called the Florentine.
Antique micro mosaic pieces are being auctioned nowadays and is worth a lot. If you have one and you plan on auctioning it, you need to consider some factors to determine how much it is really worth. How well the condition of the jewelry is, the precision of the work and the size of the tesserae are some of the determining factors. The smaller the tile size is, the higher the price would be.
You can never put a price on art. Micromosaic jewelries are considered true artworks because of the work and the attention put in to it. It is no wonder why a lot of people really appreciate this kind of art and are willing to pay for it.
Like all the things that exists, jewelries have evolved from single dots to what we see now. There is one particular kind however, that is strikingly beautiful for every jewelry connoisseur out there. That is what is now known to the world as the micro mosaic jewelry.
On the 19th century in Italy, Rome to be specific, this kind of craft became popular for aristocrats. The rich families in Europe embark on a Grand Tour where they visit the different countries of the continent. Italy was the usual topic in these visits because of its beauty and its booming economy. Rome, Italy was the leader in glass ware production and this is when the micromosaic art in jewelry developed.
This is a kind of art derived from mosaic that makes use of small pieces of glass called tesserae. The glass particles are so small that it would require a magnifying instrument to put everything together and make the desired image. Most images would be a popular tourist attraction in Italy. There are some people who would pay more just to have their desired design made.
Micromosaic jewelry was often applied to necklaces and brooches. It can also be seen in some earring designs. The tesserae will be cemented to the flat surface which could be another glass but mostly it is a real gemstone or metal. After finishing the design, it would be allowed to dry and then framed afterwards.
The most amazing thing about it is that you would need to use a microscope to determine if it is micromosaic or if it is hand painted. The usual deduction of other people is that it is painted when in fact it is not. The pieces being sold served as remembrances that they have visited this particular place. So, before the post cards and the printed shirts were invented, they had jewelry.
Other styles of art that is still considered as micro mosaic are the Pietra Dura and the Venetian Mosaic. Pietra Dura is made by forming thin slices of genuine stone in to the design of your choice against a flat surface, preferably a dark stone. This kind of craft is also called the Florentine.
Antique micro mosaic pieces are being auctioned nowadays and is worth a lot. If you have one and you plan on auctioning it, you need to consider some factors to determine how much it is really worth. How well the condition of the jewelry is, the precision of the work and the size of the tesserae are some of the determining factors. The smaller the tile size is, the higher the price would be.
You can never put a price on art. Micromosaic jewelries are considered true artworks because of the work and the attention put in to it. It is no wonder why a lot of people really appreciate this kind of art and are willing to pay for it.
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