19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult the goddess of the moon

the goddess of the moon

which was heightened by the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the early 20th century

features pear-shaped garnets

sparkling whisper of the Belle Époque

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-agegroup-adult the goddess of the moonThis 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