ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
A Roman revival pendant-brooch
This is a antique pendant-brooch, created in Rome Italy during the Victorian (1840-1901) era, back in the 1890. The piece was masterfully crafted with Roman revival patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and is embellished with an intricate micro mosaic, depicting the remains of the Jupiter's temple in Rome. The micro mosaic is of Italian origins, created from more than 400 tiny pieces, carved from natural stones, such; blue lapis lazuli, red coral, black onyx, green malachite, black onyx, lava and nacre.
Country: Rome Italy.
Period: Victorian, Roman revival, 1890.
Weight: 12.95 Grams, (8.30 Dwt).
Measurements: Diameter of 35 mm, (1.38 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the mark for the assay and warranty of the 14 kt gold and electronically tested for .585/.999 Gold.
History Behind This Pendant-Brooch
Between the 1820 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsmen of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this brooch.
Revival jewelry
The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez Canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed. Many nineteenth-century jewelers, were inspired to create their own versions of these ancient pieces, hence “Etruscan Revival”, the most famous being the House of Castellani. Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis, malachite and agates, and most distinguishingly, the use of intricate filigree and granulation.
Collateral: This Roman revival piece is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Roman revival pendant brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P030525TNMK/.2428
