ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Earrings With Genuine Scarab Beetles In 19Kt Yellow Gold

Egyptian-Etruscan revival scarab beetles earrings

These are an incredible pair of dangle earrings, created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1870. They was carefully crafted in the desirable Egyptian-Etruscan revival style in yellow gold of 18 and 19 karats and embellished with two genuine vivid green scarab beetles with beautiful metallic iridescence. The earrings are fitted with concealed wired French hooks for pierced ears. They are very rare to see and a truly remarkable and whimsical pieces, highly desired and very collectible.

Revival jewelry

The styles from the renaissance and middle ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed.

History

For centuries, Ancient Egypt and the Etruscans has held the fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. Between the 1860 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cultures. These fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being the case that the enthusiast visitors bring back small objects, like souvenirs to be assembled into jewelry. The starting point of these trips were in the cities of Rome and Venice. this is why the craftsman's of these cities created small and interesting objects with ancient characteristics like this suite. In addition during the half of the nineteenth-century, the publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species coupled with massive urbanization resulted in a popular fascination with the natural world. One of the more weird and wonderful ways this fascination manifested was as a fad for jewelry created from the iridescent green shells of scarab beetles. The little jewel-toned bugs were incorporated into everything from hatpins to bracelets, earrings and necklaces. In 1884 the Countess Granville even had an entire suite crafted of beetles

Note: Please take a look in our others listings too appreciate our other pieces with genuine beetles from the same period.

Weight: Combined of 8.45 Grams, (5.45 Dwt).

Measurements: 36 mm by 13 mm (1.42 x 0.51 Inches).

Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for 19 karats gold.

Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of these earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 2 beetles are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E091824VONM/.2031