Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings

Egyptian Revival Scarab EarringsVictorian Egyptian Revival scarab earrings set with bright green iridescent beetles (real beetles!) in glowing 18 carat gold. There have been many waves of Egyptomania since antiquity, and while these earrings date from the late 19th century the ornate, 3D cannetille goldwork references the previous wave sparked by Napoleon's 'visit' to Egypt in 1798 1801. To the ancient Egyptians, the scarab was: "The sun; the path of the sun; self creative power;

Earlier than that

and the smaller central cameo is the face of a woman

In her grief she threw herself into the sea

Elegant antique boat ring dating from the Edwardian period

2mmStone: SardonyxHallmarks: English

Cut into a large

Size (closed): 1

The necklace features a strand of cultured pearls graduating from the clasp to the centre

often incorporating materials and themes from ancient Egypt and the Far East

Head: 19mm by 15mm

light wear consistent with age and a shallow crack running along his belly

as if poised to strike