Exceptional Micro Mosaic Brooch of Doves - Original Box
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ITEM: 20184
At the time of the "Grand Tour", it became the height of fashion to visit the great capitals of Europe. To satisfy the desire for mementos and souvenirs in every price range, including the most lavish, Italy produced exceptional jewelry.. Since its long history of mosaics, it began producing wonderful miniature micro mosaics in jewelry and objects.
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It is extraordinary to think of the thousands of tiny tiles (many less than a millimeter) that make up this piece of wearable art. Its poetic subject matter is that of three doves. So symbolic and meaningful with their many possible interpretations, it strikes an emotional chord.
Connotations run the gamut from the doves being the bearers of peace, to the religious symbolism of the Holy Spirit, even the bonds of love and even devotion (for both male and female doves care for their young). Birds in themselves frequently conjure up feelings of freedom and soaring spirits.
In the Etruscan style popular around the 1850's to 1870s, the18k gold brooch displays a central rectangular panel of three doves. Masterfully created by the artist G. Roccheggiani, he was employed at the exclusive Vatican workshop and created some of the highest quality examples.
The trio of birds, each distinct, are rendered in hues of ecru and pale pink, gray and white with terracotta hued eyes and a touch of black. The doves are placed amidst tiny white flowers and leaves against a black background.
Beneath rest triangular areas of filled with minute black and white tiles, albeit with their juxtaposition, they almost read blue-gray to the eye. All the panels are edged with twisted gold wire work and the center is finished with two finials of gold.
The design is well balanced and proportioned, and the size of the tiles and realistic renderings of the doves speak to its ultimate quality. In its original antique box, the label reads, "Manufacture de Mosaiques, G. Roccheggiani, Artiste, Rome, 13 Via Condotti, 15.
One of Roccheggiani's pieces even resides in The Metropolitan Museum in New York. Via Condotti yesterday, as it is today, is one of the oldest and most renowned streets for fine shopping in Rome.
All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
Exceptional Micro Mosaic Brooch of Doves - Original Box
Regular price
$4,450.00 USD
20184
At the time of the "Grand Tour", it became the height of fashion to visit the great capitals of Europe. To satisfy the desire for mementos and souvenirs in every price range, including the most lavish, Italy produced exceptional jewelry.. Since its long history of mosaics, it began producing wonderful miniature micro mosaics in jewelry and objects.
It is extraordinary to think of the thousands of tiny tiles (many less than a millimeter) that make up this piece of wearable art. Its poetic subject matter is that of three doves. So symbolic and meaningful with their many possible interpretations, it strikes an emotional chord.
Connotations run the gamut from the doves being the bearers of peace, to the religious symbolism of the Holy Spirit, even the bonds of love and even devotion (for both male and female doves care for their young). Birds in themselves frequently conjure up feelings of freedom and soaring spirits.
In the Etruscan style popular around the 1850's to 1870s, the18k gold brooch displays a central rectangular panel of three doves. Masterfully created by the artist G. Roccheggiani, he was employed at the exclusive Vatican workshop and created some of the highest quality examples.
The trio of birds, each distinct, are rendered in hues of ecru and pale pink, gray and white with terracotta hued eyes and a touch of black. The doves are placed amidst tiny white flowers and leaves against a black background.
Beneath rest triangular areas of filled with minute black and white tiles, albeit with their juxtaposition, they almost read blue-gray to the eye. All the panels are edged with twisted gold wire work and the center is finished with two finials of gold.
The design is well balanced and proportioned, and the size of the tiles and realistic renderings of the doves speak to its ultimate quality. In its original antique box, the label reads, "Manufacture de Mosaiques, G. Roccheggiani, Artiste, Rome, 13 Via Condotti, 15.
One of Roccheggiani's pieces even resides in The Metropolitan Museum in New York. Via Condotti yesterday, as it is today, is one of the oldest and most renowned streets for fine shopping in Rome.
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All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
All rings are safely, invisibly, and easily sized by us. Choose the desired size from above the drop-down to add that to your purchase. If the drop-down doesn't appear, contact us for more info. Please allow 7-10 days for sizing ask about quicker options.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
FREE WORLDWIDE!
Lightning Fast
Most purchases ship the same day if purchased by noon Eastern.
Shipping occurs M-F and arrives M-Fri or Sat by USPS.
Shipments are anonymous for surprises and gift-giving.
DOMESTIC METHODS
FREE 2 DAY via UPS or FedEx. Also 2-4 DAY USPS (under $500).
- A physical address and phone number are required.
- IMPORTANT: A signature is required for insurance
- If missed, re-delivery occurs the following day.
HOLD OPTIONS
Hold at FedEx hold locations or UPS Stores. A photo ID of the addressee is required.
USPS hold at your local post office.
UPGRADED OPTIONS CHARGES
2 Day morning delivery. Usually by 10:30 am. $35—to major areas
Overnight—$35
Priority Overnight Usually by 10:30 am—$45
Saturday Delivery—$50
INSURANCE
GRATIS! Every package is fully insured by a specialized jewelry insurance carrier. You receive a full refund right away if lost, damaged, or stolen. Contact us immediately! Remember, after shipping thousands of packages a year since 2002, problems are very rare.
HOW IS MY JEWELRY BOXED?
A lovely hand-made Italian gift box with a fabric ribbon is provided. Please refer to this page for photographs and more information.
FREE RETURN SHIPPING - US ONLY
If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, returns are free from anywhere within the US. Just request a label. Visit the Returns Section for details.
Our apologies, but returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Express service fee is free and fully insured via UPS or FedEx, 2-7 day service. Customs clearance times vary.
Contact us to receive an estimate for any taxes, duties, or fees that you will owe.
Please note that returns and exchanges are NOT accepted for customers and shipments outside the US due to the complexity of returns, shipping costs, fees, duties, and taxes.
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