19th Century Egyptian Revival Scarab Necklace platinum mainly for use in jewellery

mainly for use in jewellery

The best known version of the Frog Prince (aka Iron Henry) is probably the Brothers Grimm retelling

and is set with stones to spell out the word SOUVENIR - which in this case

A fine piece

79 carat natural Ceylon Sapphire (no heat)

19th Century Egyptian Revival Scarab Necklace platinum mainly for use in jewelleryDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A striking Egyptian Revival scarab necklace dating from the 1880s. The enthusiasm for Ancient Egyptian designs in the decorative arts of the 19th Century is largely attributed to Napoleon's conquest of Egypt. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt, which led to as series of publications called "Description de l'gypte", beginning in 1809. As a result, themes and motifs including scarabs, pyramids, sphinxes, and