{"product_id":"antique-victorian-grand-tour-micro-mosaic-95098","title":"Antique Victorian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Cross Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Grand Tour micro mosaic cross pendant featuring detailed scenes of classical Roman ruins in finely hand-set tesserae. The miniature Italian mosaics are mounted into a polished black cross, likely black glass or onyx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of Victorian-era Grand Tour souvenir jewelry, with architectural scenes of ancient Roman temples and ruins collected by travelers visiting Italy during the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful miniature craftsmanship throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Grand Tour era” generally refers to the period from the late 1600s through the 1800s when wealthy Europeans — especially British aristocrats — traveled through Europe as part of their education and social finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt peaked during the 18th century (Georgian era) and continued into the early Victorian era before rail travel and modern tourism changed things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Grand Tour destinations included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Paris\u003cbr\u003e- Rome\u003cbr\u003e- Venice\u003cbr\u003e- Florence\u003cbr\u003e- Naples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost authentic “Grand Tour” pieces date roughly from 1750–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmarked.\u003cbr\u003eExact material of the cross body is unknown and may be black glass or onyx.\u003cbr\u003eShows age-related wear consistent with antique jewelry, including minor surface wear and nicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful antique collector piece of Grand Tour micromosaic jewelry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟 Size: The pendant is 2 1\/2\" long with the bail, 2 1\/4\" without. It is 1 1\/2\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟 Marked: unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟 Condition: Good with some surface wear and nicks as shown which is very common for this style of jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us to arrange your own custom layaway plan. Offering quality vintage online since 1998!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect with us on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vintage.jewelry.girl\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VinJGirl\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Jewelry Girl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54069701509430,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/0207\/4678\/files\/il_fullxfull.8071916250_6isr.jpg?v=1779992642","url":"https:\/\/vintagejewelrygirl.com\/fr\/products\/antique-victorian-grand-tour-micro-mosaic-95098","provider":"Vintage Jewelry Girl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}