Tesserae

Micro mosaics are a type of mosaic created from tiny fragments of glass, called tesserae. These miniature works of art, once screwback earrings, have been given a life with glowing ruby glass.

Materials: all vintage - glass cabochons, micro mosaic parts, brass

Fitting: 14k gold-filled ear wires 

Length: 3.5cm or 1 ³/₈ in

Width: 2cm or ²⁵/₃₂ in