Antique Micromosaic Butterfly Pendant

Victorian micromosaic pendant with compartment in the back.

Details:

Antique jewelry object group: pendant

Condition: excellent condition

Era: Victorian

Period: ca. 1860

Theme: butterfly

Material: 18k yellow gold

Technique: This jewel features a filigree decoration, which is in fact thin golden wire twisted into refined motifs, in this case elegant little balls. You can also notice the use of granulation on this piece. Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. Both techniques demand very high skills and precision from the maker.

Dimensions: height 6.25 cm (2.46 inch)

Weight: 8.90 gram (5.72 dwt)

Reference n: 11209-0017