ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Festoon Necklace With Genuine Scarab Beetles In 19Kt Gold
Egyptian-Etruscan revival scarab beetles festoon necklace
This is a gorgeous festoon dangle-drop necklace, created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1870. The fabulous necklace was carefully crafted in the desirable Egyptian-Etruscan revival style in yellow gold of 18 and 19 karats and embellished with seven genuine vivid green scarab beetles with beautiful metallic iridescence. The necklace is fitted with a concealed security boxed lock and have a great eye appeal when is wear.. Jewelry with genuine beetles are very rare to see and truly remarkable and whimsical pieces. They are 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.
Festoon Necklace
A festoon necklace, is a design motif of a garland or string of flowers, leaves or ribbons. A festoon is a type of necklace that contains several drapes or swags of beads, chains, metal extensions, or other parts as the core elements of the design. Was very popular in the 18th and 19th century and even today.
Note: Please take a look in our others listings too appreciate our other pieces with genuine beetles from the same period.
Weight: 50.35 Grams, (33.27 Dwt).
Lenght: 18 Inches, (45.7 Cm.). May be adjusted to made shorter or longer on special request.
Measurements: Dangle parts with beetles are 36 mm by 13 mm (1.42 x 0.51 Inches).
Hallmarks: No visible marks and electronically tested for 19 and 18 karats gold.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 7 beetles are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N091824TENM/1.210
