19th Century Micromosaic Pyramid Pendant

19th Century Micromosaic Pyramid PendantA remarkable 19th century micromosaic pendant depicting, quite unusually, an ancient Egyptian pyramid. Likely a souvenir of an English aristocrat's Grand Tour, the piece dates from the first half of the 19th century, circa 1840. The micromosaic panel is mounted in red glass which is, in turn, mounted in 15 carat gold. Most of these micromosaics depict landmarks in Rome or floral arrangements or occasionally bugs; and Egyptian themed example is rare.

There's a small chip to the girdle of the ruby (visible from the back of the setting)

a man-in-the-moon (or boy

2mmStone: SardonyxHallmarks: English

9ct gold cased (tested)

a type of conical headgear sported - in antiquity - by the inhabitants Anatolia

I think we can safely assume

and turquoise

evoking fluidity and motion reminiscent of flowing water lightly rippled at the surface

50ct Emerald Cut Diamond (calculated weight)

This is an original Victorian snake collar

2mm by 16mm

Exquisite moonstone earrings dating from the Edwardian era