19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-condition-used " Her early death at

" Her early death at the age of 21 caused national despair and altered the course of the nation

the figa is frequently worn in Brazil and Peru as a protective symbol against the evil eye

It was made circa 1910 and is possibly American

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

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-condition-used " Her early death atThis 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