Antique 14K, Silver & Hand Painted Limoges Enamel Conversion Ring brooch glass mosaic tiles

glass mosaic tiles

with Etruscan Revival techniques on the halo and the shoulders

Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Empress Josephine with the very first ring designed in this romantic fashion

less than tomorrow

Adorable and pretty

Antique 14K, Silver & Hand Painted Limoges Enamel Conversion Ring brooch glass mosaic tilesThe technique of enameling on jewelry originated in Limoges, France during the 16th century, and was perfected in the 17th century, bringing fame to the region where it is still recognized for beautiful enameled pieces today. The process involves applying a white base over a copper or gold disc, then using ground glass pigments, it is applied and fired. In this piece, the enamel has been foiled, giving the scene a depth and saturation that really