Late 19th Century Silver & Gold Fly Bug Tie Pin with Iris Glass, Seed Pearls & Paste feed-condition-used A very impressive and stylish

A very impressive and stylish French Art Deco ring

The ring features elegant fluted detailing along the sides

It is made of base metal and cased in gold

Likely once worn with a wink of whimsy on a gentleman’s cravat or lapel

The diamonds sit in silver over gold

Late 19th Century Silver & Gold Fly Bug Tie Pin with Iris Glass, Seed Pearls & Paste feed-condition-used A very impressive and stylishThis 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