Late 19th Century Silver & Gold Fly Bug Tie Pin with Iris Glass, Seed Pearls & Paste feed-condition-used A constellation of old mine

A constellation of old mine cut and rose cut diamonds adds fire and brilliance throughout

sun shining

A beautiful pair of French Belle Époque earrings

the main character holds an olive branch to offer peace

It would make an ideal engagement ring

Late 19th Century Silver & Gold Fly Bug Tie Pin with Iris Glass, Seed Pearls & Paste feed-condition-used A constellation of old mineThis charming late 19th century tie pin takes the form of a beautifully detailed fly or bug a whimsical motif often seen in Victorian jewellery. The wings are set with delicate seed pearls, the face with rich red paste, and the body with early striped iris glass, giving this piece a jewel like iridescence and lifelike sparkle. What is Iris Glass? Iris glass is a fascinating material developed in the late 19th century in regions like Bohemia (modern