Had a blast this past weekend! In addition to my new American Apothecary new t-shirt, I've managed to score a really cute Italian micro mosaic also at Artists & Fleas in my dear Williamsburg!
I am in love!!!!
A little background on micro mosaic jewelry (from our dear Wikipedia ;-) :
Micromosaic jewelry
Wearing micromosaic jewelry became popular during the Grand Tour period (17th - 19th Century). Members of rich European families would travel around Europe, taking in the sights and cultures of different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture - a favourite subject in aristocratic circles. It was also a famous glass producer, and canny Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making stunning miniature micromosaic pictures for their rich visitors.
Mosaic work jewellery of this period usually depicted famous Italian landmarks such as the Coliseum and Vatican Square, though occasionally Roman mythology was a subject too. The richest tourists would commission their own mosaics, with animals and famous works of art being favourite subjects. The small size of the micromosaic was appealing; micro mosaics could be worn on the Grand Tourists continuing journey, or sent back home to loved ones as a kind of fore-runner to our modern postcards.[7]
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