The Art of Mosaics

Vintage Repurposed Mosaic Necklace with Cross

I am enamored with vintage mosaics ... take a look and you will concur, they are amazing!
  Mosaic artistry is a wonderful medium in which images are expertly created with teensy pieces of colored glass to form a pattern or picture. 
Much of the vintage mosaic jewelry I have discovered hails from Italy, lovely souvenir treasures of travel.  However, the history of mosaics dates back to ancient times.

In repurposing vintage jewelry, I love utilizing the multi-colored mosaic treasures. For example, I remove the backs of clip-on earrings or pin backs of brooches to transform into wearable pieces such as those depicted in the photos ....

Vintage mosaic earrings simply beautiful with the clip-backs intact ... for those with non-pierced ears!

Vintage Mosaic Clip Back Earrings

How about this charming picture frame awaiting your own cherished photograph!

Victorian Mosaic Picture Frame

Discover the enchantment of stunning mosaics... visit my ETSY shop Milady Linden to pick out your next charming masterpiece!  xo


https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiladyLinden/search?search_query=mosaic&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search

Being Pushed Aside

Art Deco Sterling Blessed Virgin Mary Medal
Estate sales can be great fun especially when you find a house jam packed with a variety of vintage treasures!

It was just that kind of sale several years ago when something interesting transpired. Did you ever go to an event when you were shoved? People do those types of things at estate sales ... imagine that!

But on that random Friday, me strategically positioned at a table perusing the collectibles, when lo and behold I was pushed until eventually at the end of the table!  Geez!

That was one of the best things that could have happened, however, because right under my nose was a box of religious medals. Hmmm... hey self, I thought, as I poked in the box, these are pretty awesome! At 3/$1 they were a bargain ... After doing some quick research at home, I returned to buy the rest which were reduced to 4/$1.

Over the years, it has been inspirational to gain knowledge on the diverse medals and their significance. The wonderful names for the Blessed Virgin Mary; and the variety of spiritual Saints struck into medals.

Especially meaningful has been the stories of customers and what the devotionals have meant to them.

Since that day, I have discovered hundreds of faith treasures, none ever at that bargain price though! It brings deep joy to offer these collectibles as well as create jewelry in my Faith series with found religious trinkets.

That day turned out to be a blessing in more ways than one. Patience is a definitely a virtue! And the best news is that most of the time these items are overlooked at estate sales, but I know they will be just perfect for someone.

In faith and blessings. xoxo 

For a selection of vintage faith tokens follow the link to my ETSY shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiladyLinden/search?search_query=faith&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search