19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult or worn across a dress

or worn across a dress neckline

This type of adornment became a must-have for fashionable women's evening attire

which boast two different cuts of diamonds

leaving only the elegant ends visible

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult or worn across a dressThis 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