Vintage 1920s-1940s Gold-Tone Millefiori Mosaic Pendant Necklace With Teardrop C

🕰️ Historical Background Between the 1920s and 1940s, Italy became world-renowned for its exquisitely detailed micro-mosaic jewelry. These pieces were painstakingly handcrafted in small artisan workshops, especially in Venice, Florence, and Rome. Sold to travelers and collectors, micro-mosaic necklaces captured the vibrant spirit of Italian culture during a time of artistic revival and renewed appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. This necklace is a beautiful representation of that era—colorful, intricate, and entirely made by hand. 🎨 Design & Craftsmanship This stunning vintage piece features: Teardrop-shaped pendant, a rare silhouette in early micro-mosaic work Hand-set tesserae in jewel-toned shades of turquoise, white, red, yellow, black, and deep blue A central floral medallion, crafted from tiny glass tiles arranged into miniature blossoms Three articulated mosaic drops, adding graceful movement and enhancing its decorative charm Gold-tone rope edging, typical of Italian mosaic frames from the early 20th century A classic vintage chain, warm-toned and complementary to the handcrafted pendant Every tile is placed with precision, reflecting hours of meticulous artisan labor. 📜 Era Characteristics (1920s–1940s) Jewelry from this period is celebrated for: Authentic hand-set micro mosaics, often created under magnifying lenses Souvenir artisanship, purchased by travelers as treasured reminders of Italy