{"product_id":"antique-14k-micro-mosaic-bird-conversion-ring","title":"Antique 14K \u0026 Micro-Mosaic Bird Conversion Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2kp9o-0-0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Grand Tour was a rite of passage starting in the late 17th Century. It continued for about 300 years, tapering off into obscurity around the turn of the 20th Century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hardreadability\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2kp9o-1-0\"\u003eA typical \"Grand Tourist\" would be an educated and wealthy Englishman, German, Scandinavian, or American\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2kp9o-2-0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. The trip was a method of architectural, cultural and social study. The itinerary could vary, but usually a Tour started in France and ended in Italy. It was common to collect various art, jewelry, and souvenirs to commemorate the trip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hardreadability\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2kp9o-3-0\"\u003eThese items were usually sent home for loved ones, kept as mementos, or formed the basis of new life-long collections for the men who took the trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2kp9o-3-0\"\u003eThe term \"micro mosaic\" was coined by wealthy 20th-century collector Sir Arthur Gilbert in reference to Roman mosaics composed of little glass bricks called tessarae. These were sold as fine jewelry to Victorian ladies in the early and mid-19th century, when the tourism trade was at a peak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hardreadability\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2kp9o-3-0\"\u003eThis wonderful ring has been converted from an antique brooch using a replica cigar band shank. Skillfully composed of miniature glass tiles, it depicts a bird (probably a dove) standing on a tuft of grass. Darling and unique, you'll love this piece in your collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails (Approximate):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Ring top is nearly 1\/2\" at widest point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3.37 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Gold, Tessarae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: 14K yellow gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: 14K\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent converted antique condition commensurate with age and wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\"Roman Dove\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67942742949982,"sku":"MM 11-06-26","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5465\/4046\/files\/microbirdringfront_1.jpg?v=1793993375","url":"https:\/\/thekovencourt.com\/products\/antique-14k-micro-mosaic-bird-conversion-ring","provider":"The Koven Court","version":"1.0","type":"link"}