Micro Mosaic Earrings Antique Roman Ruins, Italy, Grand Tour Souvenir

Micromosaic Earrings Antique Roman Ruins, Italy, Grand Tour Souvenir

For your consideration are these beautiful Italian micromosaic earrings
featuring Roman Ruins. The screw-backs are in working condition. There are no
hairline cracks in the black onyx glass. The micromosaic earrings measure
roughly 20 mm diameter. There is minimal to no tesserae loss I can detect (the
little handmade glass tile pieces). Please examine and zoom all photos
carefully for condition and details.

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A brief history of micro mosaic jewelry:
Micro mosaic jewelry became popular during the European Grand Tour period
(17th-19th Century). Members of wealthy families would travel around Europe
taking in the sights and cultures of several different countries. Italy was a
very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and
culture - a favorite subject in aristocratic circles. It was also a famous
glass producer, and Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills
to making stunning miniature micro mosaic pictures for their rich visitors.
Flowers, birds and architecture were a very popular subjects. Each piece of
tesserae (little hand-pulled glass tiles) was hand cut by the artist and
painstakingly set in place. No two micro mosaic pieces are the same. You are
buying a little piece of history that is truly a one of a kind.

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other policies. By completing a purchase, you have read and agreed to all our
shop policies therein

Shop Policy
We don't accept returns, exchanges or cancellations unless one or more of the
following terms are met. If you have any questions please contact the shop
prior to purchase, as all sales are final.
Please understand that antique and vintage items are not in “like new”
condition. They will sometimes bear the scars of age. All items are examined
before listing to make sure there is no excessive or detrimental damage to the
integrity of the items. Some may contain very minor flaws (small scratches,
dents, fleabites, repairs, etc.), that we endeavor to mention in the
descriptions that will appear highly magnified in the photos. We take close-up
pictures to show the finer details and condition of items. Please note every
item is described accurately and pictures are part of the description. We
describe to the best of our knowledge and state if it has any issues to our
knowledge. Colors may vary on items due to individual screen monitor color
tones and can look different on your computer. Returns and exchanges are not
accepted due to these monitor color differences.
If the item has been damaged in transit, which is out of our control, it will
be resolved by the buyer and seller through a USPS or Shipsurance insurance
claim. Your money will be fully refunded by the USPS or Shipsurance when the
USPS or Shipsurance insurance claim is settled. If you have an issue with
damage to your item upon receiving it, you must contact this shop within 24
hours or receipt of shipment. Contacting us weeks or months after purchasing an
item with an issue does not warrant a return or a refund. A damage request
return must be initiated within 24 hours of USPS delivery as shown through the
tracking number assigned to your delivered package and must be mailed back
within 3 days of receipt, exactly as received and fully insured.
We take great care when shipping your item and pack items in appropriate boxes
and bubble wrap etc. If by chance your item was damaged in shipping, for
insurance purposes, photos of both the item and the packaging are required to
authorize the return. Please hold onto both until you receive further
instructions, as in some cases USPS may require you to take both to your local
post office for inspection before returning them to us. Additionally, the
insurer will require a signed, sworn affidavit. Failure to do so will void any
refund. We require you to send the item being exchanged via USPS Flat Rate
Priority with proof of full insurance of the items purchase value and tracking
information. You will need to buy postage at your local post office. We do not
cover return shipping. The buyer is responsible for all costs incurred with
return shipping.
If there arises an individual situation where an exchange is approved, please
be aware, there is a charge of a 20% restocking fee on all items being
exchanged. This is non-negotiable. If you are not comfortable with this, please
do not purchase the item. By purchasing the item, you agree to all
return/exchange terms provided here. The only time an item is eligible for a
full refund is if we have sent the wrong item to you by mistake or if the item
has been grossly misrepresented in both the photos and listing description.
All authorized returns absolutely must be returned in exactly the same
condition as when it arrived. This includes bows, ribbons, jewelry boxes,
bubble wrap, plastic baggies and tissue paper all in reusable condition. Do not
treat these as garbage if you plan to return your item. These items cost money
and are part of the sale price of the item. If they are not returned in the
condition you received them, an additional 10% will be deducted from the total
return price.
Domestic shipments:
We use USPS Priority Mail for all domestic shipping. All orders are insured
for the content's full value. Tracking numbers are provided. If for any reason
your item is lost in the post. Please allow 30 days for domestic per USPS. If
it arrives damaged by USPS, please see instructions under the shop policy.
International Shipping:
International buyers, be aware we do not pay customs, duty fees or VAT fees or
any additional fees your country may require. The buyer is solely responsible
for paying these fees. If you refuse an item because you do not wish to pay the
fees, we will withhold any shipping costs and charge a 30% restocking fee. As
per EU law, earrings cannot be returned under the health and hygiene clause.
Please see the above shipping note regarding customs delays, if your item is
damaged in transit, or the wrong item was sent, your refund will include both
the original shipping fees. In some cases of lost or damaged shipments, the
insurer will require a signed, sworn affidavit. Failure to do so will
invalidate cause for refund. Returns on international orders must have an
affidavit waiver signed where needed. The buyer is responsible for all costs
incurred with return shipping, including customs, duty fees and VAT (if
applicable) and must be fully insured and in a sturdy box. If you fail to ship
as per the return policy stated here, your return may not be honored. Please
allow 30 days for domestic per USPS. If it arrives damaged by USPS, please see
instructions under the shop policy.