Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab & Pearl Earrings patek philippe The suite comprises a riviere

The suite comprises a riviere necklace and pair of earrings

At the centre rests a heart-shaped chalcedony cabochon

it remains paired with the original box and has four un-fired caps remaining (with powder inside)

the quality and design are impeccable

They're set with vibrant almandine garnets

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab & Pearl Earrings patek philippe The suite comprises a riviereDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Cool Victorian Egyptian Revival earrings dating from the 1880s. Each earring is set with a (real) scarab beetle, punctuated by two pearls. They're crafted in 9 karat yellow gold throughout, made during the 19th Century's second wave of Egyptomania inspired by the completion of the Suez canal in 1869. These green scarabs, chosen because people would associate them with ancient Egypt, were more than likely imported from South