Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings modern The rose gold / turquoise

The rose gold / turquoise colour combination is always great

The Latin phrase translates to "With nothing but the Cross"

Signed Cartier (London)

The collection has clearly been put together over the best part of a lifetime

Charming Victorian tassel pendant with Etruscan style details

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings modern The rose gold / turquoiseDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Cool Victorian Egyptian Revival earrings dating from the 1880s. Each earring is set with a (real) green scarab beetle, and are complemented by little gold beads and drops. They're crafted in 9 karat yellow gold throughout, and date from the Victorian period. 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