19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult features pear-shaped garnets

features pear-shaped garnets

this emerald-cut ametrine weighs an impressive 28 carats

so it is perfect for those who want to keep it plain

heart jewellery was highly sought after to give to loved ones

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult features pear-shaped garnetsThis 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