Antique Italian Micromosaic Pendants with Pearls, Glass Beads and Jasper set in Gold and Silver.

Each disc displays several religious symbols - a stylized Byzantine Cross, the Chi Rho (monogram of Christ), Holy Spirit dove, the Ecumenical Boat of Salvation and the Anchor of Hope.

Approx. 1.25” diameter / 17” long necklace.

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Micromosaics are made of small cut glass tesserae, called smalti, arranged to create an image. Such pieces were popular Grand Tour souvenirs in the 19th century for visitors to Rome and the Vatican.