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Micro Mosaic Octagonal Scarab Beetle Pendant 18 K

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    Posted 12 years ago

    Agram.m
    (762 items)

    Here you can see an example of extremely craftsmanship from the 19th century. This 18 k Micro Mosaic Octagonal Scarab Beetle Pendant is approximately 1840's and there is no tesserae missing. The lovely scarab beetle has varying shades of blue, black, gold and red and amazing details. The beetle rests on a oxagonal bed of white mosaic tiles with a lovely intricate border of red, white and blue. The arms, legs, antennae and wings of the beetle are also incorporated into the white background. The pendant is set in a 18K gold oxagonal bezel setting. The 3-dimensional design of the beetle and the gold setting makes this piece very unusual and wonderful.You will understand that I am very happy with this beautiful jewel. On the last photo two beetle Micro Mosaic pendants. The long one I showed at an earlier date here on this site and this pendant is goldplated. My newest one is set in 18K gold.
    Scarab beetles were a good symbol of the Egyptians for a very long time, so I would like too perhaps help these long life symbols a bit, you never know!

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    1. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks Manikin and eye4beauty I do too!!
    2. Newtimes Newtimes, 12 years ago
      So nice!
      I just love the beetle/bug/cicada-theme in jewelry!
    3. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      We have the same idea about this, thanks for loving!
    4. Perfumer Perfumer, 12 years ago
      Awesome!! What. Beautiful piece; and it has definitely found the right home, lovely!
    5. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      what a nice compliment Perfumer.
    6. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      No to be exactly is a scarab beetle, an example of Egyptian revival jewelry in those days eye4beauty
    7. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Both are beautiful jewels, Agram!
    8. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks vetrai050
    9. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks for loving Hedgewalker
    10. AmberRose AmberRose, 12 years ago
      Another beauty Angram! Fantastic!
    11. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks AmberRose.
    12. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks for loving mikkoChristmas11
    13. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks Kevin for loving
    14. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Tanks for loving Hunter
    15. beemom, 12 years ago
      Gorgeous! I love any insect jewelry.
    16. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks for loving Budek.
    17. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks for loving beemom but if you want to see another WONDER OF MICRO MOSAIC PIECE look at my latest item called; GODDESS OF BACCHUS !
    18. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago

      Thanks for loving mustangtony
    19. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Spidermomma77 thanks for loving.
    20. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      AR8Jason thanks!
    21. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Thanks Mustangtony
    22. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      As a lot of my fellow collectors know Micro Mosaic jewelry is one of my favorite kind of antique jewelry and a real passion. If your are interested in this kind of special pieces please look at my site for more of my Micro Mosaic treasures.
    23. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      tombraider thanks for loving, I appreciate!
    24. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      aeon thanks for liking I do appreciate!
    25. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      bratjdd thanks for your attention and loving
    26. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      AmberRose thanks for your loving and interest!
    27. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      MattyG thanks for your interest and loving
    28. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      Manikin thanks for your attention and loving
    29. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      StephGlass good luck in building up your own Micro Mosaic collection and thanks for loving
    30. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      Manikin thanks for loving
    31. Agram.m Agram.m, 11 years ago
      bradleydolly thanks for your interest and loving

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