19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-condition-used Made in the end of

Made in the end of the 19th century

It would make a lovely engagement ring

There are a further three little diamonds on each shoulder to compliment the main stone

Often they were made of natural pearls and diamonds but

It was made circa 1910 and is possibly American

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-condition-used Made in the end ofThis exquisite micro mosaic tie pin from c. 1860 features a meticulously crafted scarab beetle with intricately designed legs and secondary wings. The masterful use of iridescent tesserae adds a shimmer that perfectly captures the essence of the beetle's wing. During the 19th century, Rome and Florence's micro mosaic workshops were a major source of these stunning jewels, especially the popular Etruscan Revival style with scarab beetle mosaics, which