{"product_id":"estate-victorian-14k-yellow-gold-black-onyx-micro-mosaic-spaniel-dog-brooch","title":"Estate Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Micro-Mosaic Spaniel Dog Brooch","description":"This estate Victorian 14-karat yellow gold micro-mosaic brooch is an extraordinarily rare and historically significant fine jewelry piece, featuring a 31.71 x 24.53 x 4.36mm square black onyx set within a decorative twisted gold wire frame, the stone's deep black surface serving as the dramatic backdrop for a finely executed colored micro-mosaic depicting a spaniel dog in full run across a green grass ground — a subject of exceptional naturalistic detail and Victorian sporting life character. Acid-tested 14-karat yellow gold, this brooch measures 1 x 1 3\/8 inch and weighs a substantial 12.1 grams. Offered as-is with the onyx cracked but securely glued together — a condition note that in no way diminishes the extraordinary artistic and historical significance of the micro-mosaic work itself, which remains intact and fully displayable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMicro-mosaic jewelry — in which minute tesserae of colored glass, stone, or enamel are individually placed to create a miniature pictorial composition on a dark ground — represents one of the most technically demanding and artistically accomplished decorative arts traditions of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, its origins in the Vatican workshops of Rome producing pieces of extraordinary refinement that were eagerly collected by aristocratic Grand Tour travelers from across Europe and America. The spaniel dog was among the most beloved and frequently depicted subjects in Victorian decorative arts, its associations with loyalty, companionship, and the aristocratic sporting life making it a perennially popular motif for micro-mosaic jewelry, portrait miniatures, and decorative objects of the highest quality. The twisted gold wire frame adds a period-authentic decorative border that complements the onyx and mosaic composition with the warm luminosity of fine yellow gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nElevate your jewelry collection with this estate Victorian 14-karat yellow gold black onyx micro-mosaic spaniel dog brooch — an extraordinarily rare and historically significant fine jewelry piece for micro-mosaic collectors, Victorian sporting jewelry enthusiasts, dog motif jewelry admirers, and those who appreciate the irreplaceable artistry of one of the nineteenth century's most technically demanding and culturally significant decorative traditions. As-is condition with securely repaired onyx presents a compelling opportunity for the serious collector seeking a piece of genuine Victorian micro-mosaic rarity and exceptional artistic distinction. Inquire today to make this remarkable brooch yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSome of the photographs featured on this website have been enhanced or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we strive to ensure that all images accurately represent our products, services, and subjects, please be aware that AI processing may alter certain visual details from the original photograph. We are committed to transparency and want our visitors to have a clear understanding of how our visual content is produced. If you have any questions about a specific image or our use of AI technology, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@nelsoncoleman.com.","brand":"ESTATE MISC EMILIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51821559349526,"sku":"252-00487","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3863\/6822\/files\/20260724161418552_43726133.jpg?v=1788457310","url":"https:\/\/nelsoncoleman.com\/products\/estate-victorian-14k-yellow-gold-black-onyx-micro-mosaic-spaniel-dog-brooch","provider":"Nelson Coleman Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}