{"product_id":"victorian-micromosaic-dog-ring-of-18k-and-14k-gold","title":"Victorian Micromosaic Dog Ring of 18k and 14k Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA charming and highly collectible antique ring from 1860–1880, featuring a finely executed micromosaic portrait of a King Charles spaniel, set within mounting of an 18k top and 14k band. Micromosaic jewelry, painstakingly composed of tiny hand-cut glass tesserae, was especially admired in the 19th century for its technical precision and painterly detail. The spaniel adds a warm, sentimental character to this beautifully crafted jewel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe micromosaic retains amazing clarity and color, showcasing the remarkable skill required to achieve such lifelike expression on a miniature scale. The face of the ring measures approximately 0.55 inches by 0.5 inches wide and is currently a size 7.25 (resizable a slight bit upon request for an additional charge).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe gold has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and confirmed with traditional jeweler’s acid testing, authenticating its 14k\/18k composition. In great antique condition, this ring is a wonderful example of Victorian micromosaic jewelry, ideal for collectors who appreciate animal imagery, fine craftsmanship, and enduring sentimental motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch the video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/bodBVGIvlMk\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Victorian Micromosaic Dog Ring\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trademark Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43279776120897,"sku":"L239-A","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/7909\/files\/victorian-micromosaic-dog-ring-of-18k-and-14k-gold-6587091.jpg?v=1769235617","url":"https:\/\/trademarkantiques.com\/products\/victorian-micromosaic-dog-ring-of-18k-and-14k-gold","provider":"Trademark Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}