Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings cat's eye The clasp is an ornate

The clasp is an ornate heart-shaped padlock with oval locket compartment on one side

Stamped 750 with Italian hallmarks

tied together with fine silk and backed with mother of pearl

Modelled in 15 karat gold throughout

an engagement ring

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings cat's eye The clasp is an ornateDATE: 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