19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-condition-used It was made circa 1910

It was made circa 1910 and is possibly American

the horseshoe is complemented by the Ivy leaves which represent everlasting life

Made in the end of the 19th century

Often they were made of natural pearls and diamonds but

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

19th Century Egyptian Revival Micromosaic Tie Pin of a Scarab Beetle feed-condition-used It was made circa 1910This 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