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

this pin still carries its charm and sentiment

Knots have long been used in jewellery to represent enduring strength and resilience

or worn across a dress neckline

The zircon is set in 18ct white gold

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