A rare and exquisite example of antique Italian micro-mosaic jewelry, this ring features a vibrantly detailed scarab beetle at its center — painstakingly crafted from hundreds of tiny glass tesserae. Encircled by hand-painted enamel florals in blue, red, and white, the piece evokes the beauty and mysticism of Grand Tour keepsakes.

Set in a warm unmarked yellow gold (tested 14k–18k), the scarab symbolizes life, death, and rebirth — a powerful token from antiquity. The craftsmanship speaks to its 19th-century origins, where mosaic jewelry bridged fine art and adornment in miniature.

Though it bears some minor losses (a few missing tesserae on the scarab’s shoulder and back), it remains structurally sound, highly wearable, and visually captivating.

Details:

• Ring size: US 6.5

• Metal: Unmarked but tested 14k/18k yellow gold

• Weight: 6.4 g

• Era: c. 1860s–1890s

• Condition: Good antique condition with small tesserae loss (see photos)

• Origin: Likely Italy, Grand Tour-era souvenir