19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult leaving only the elegant ends

leaving only the elegant ends visible

It is fully hallmarked and was made in 1942 during World War II when gold was limited

which boast two different cuts of diamonds

this pin still carries its charm and sentiment

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult leaving only the elegant endsThis 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