Antique Micro Mosaic Jewelry

Micro mosaic jewelry assembles tiny pieces of colored glass into detailed miniature pictures, a craft perfected in Rome and carried home by 19th century travelers. This collection features antique micro mosaic brooches, pendants, and earrings, each hand-selected by Annette and Elan Brandt, dated to its era, and authenticity guaranteed.

Why Buyers Trust A. Brandt + Son

For nearly four decades, buyers across the country have trusted A. Brandt + Son for authentic antique and estate jewelry. Many travel to our Narberth showroom to see a piece in person, and every order, near or far, carries the same guarantees.

Authenticity Guarantee

Every piece is hand-selected, dated to its era, condition-graded, and backed by our guarantee.

Complimentary 2-Day Shipping

All domestic orders ship complimentary UPS 2nd Day Air, signature required and fully insured.

Complimentary Sizing

Most antique rings include complimentary sizing, and we say upfront when a setting cannot be sized.

Hassle-Free Returns

If a piece is not right, return it within our window in its original condition, no hassle.

What is micro mosaic jewelry?

Micro mosaic jewelry is made from tiny rods of colored glass, called tesserae, set into a base to form detailed miniature images. Perfected in Rome, it often depicts ancient ruins, flowers, and landmarks, and the finest pieces resemble small paintings.

What is Grand Tour jewelry?

Grand Tour jewelry describes souvenirs, including micro mosaics and carved hardstones, made for wealthy travelers touring Italy and Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. These pieces captured famous sites and became sophisticated mementos of the journey.

How do I care for antique micro mosaic jewelry?

Handle it gently and keep it dry, since water and knocks can loosen or lose tesserae. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth and store it separately. We note the condition of the mosaic surface on every piece before it is offered.

How can I tell quality in a micro mosaic?

Finer, smaller, more tightly packed tesserae and a detailed, undamaged image mark the best pieces. Coarser tiles and losses lower quality and value. We describe the fineness and condition of each mosaic so you can judge it clearly.

Shop Our Timeless Collections of Antique and Vintage Jewelry

From Georgian rarities to Art Deco engagement rings, A. Brandt + Son brings together antique and estate jewelry you will not find anywhere else. Every collection is hand-selected by Annette and Elan Brandt, dated to its era, and offered with the guarantees that have defined the shop since 1988.

Shop online or visit our Narberth salon, and buy with the confidence of working directly with the family.

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