Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings

Egyptian revival earrings designed by Carl Bacher. Exceptional pair of drop earrings, created in Vienna Austria at the jewelry atelier of Carl Bacher, back in the late 19th century. These fantastic pair has been crafted around the 1870 in the fashion style of the Egyptian Revival in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellishments of colorful enamels; such blue, white, turquoise and red. These earrings were designed in the shape of a crowned pharaoh with nemes headdresses and column from the hypostyle saloon, they are fitted on top with French hooks for pierced ears. The initial Egyptian Revival period flourished from the 1820s onward, and was inspired by ancient Egyptian imagery, such as the scarab beetle, sphinxes, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics. Pieces made by Carl Bacher from this period and style are extremely rare, museum pieces and highly collectable. Nemes This were pieces of striped head cloth worn by pharaohs in ancient Egypt. It covered the whole crown and behind of the head and nape of the neck (sometimes also extending a little way down the back) and had lappets, two large flaps which hung down behind the ears and in front of both shoulders. It was sometimes combined with the double crown, as it is on the statues of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel. The earliest depiction of the nemes, along with a uraeus, is the ivory label of Den from the 1st Dynasty...

A pair of antique Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile glass scarabs are featured in these dramatic drop earrings. The beautifully detail...

These earrings were created to coordinate with an incredible signed necklace that can be found on another listing. The Vintage Salmon-colored faceted barrel-shape Coral Beads are approximately 6.5 mm in width and 6.15 mm in length. The designer added a matched pair of Antique Egyptian Scarab...

The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky charms si...

Stunning Egyptian Revival necklace featuring high relief plaques of Cleopatra accented with blue, orange and green beads. The necklace has 5 plaqu...

scarab earrings 18 carat rose gold 2 onxyes 32 ct 58 cognac coloured diamonds 1.08 ct

Circa 1870s, 14k. This captivating pair of Egyptian Revival earrings feature hardstone scarabs framed by eighteen-karat gold pillars. Popular in London, the most famous jewelers of the day all designed archeological jewelry; these earrings are exceptional examples of the genre. Whether worn with ripped jeans or a ball gown, these one-of-a-kind nineteenth-century jewels will create an understated fashion narrative that lends intrigue and mysticism to any look. Impeccably made in the 1870s, they are in excellent condition. Noted: the original backs were changed to simple posts in the sixties, we have added omega backs so they fit securely. Noted: Hardstone can be any of the many quartz varietals or jade, granite, etc. In this case it is probable that the rough stones were attractive specimens from the estate of the family this piece was made for. This is especially true of families that owned country properties in the north of England or Scotland where interesting stone abounds. Personalizing jewelry, desk accessories, or even furniture with mineral samples...

Two tanzanite scarabs 45.30 ct and two light-brown brilliant-cut diamonds 0.68 ct adorn the 18k white gold setting. Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat

A pair of scarab earrings in 18k white gold with six desirable deep black onyx. This creation was designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat.

Eygptian Revival Pate de Verre Earrings from the Art Deco period with lapis glass and green gold finish. Screw back fittings. 1920's Czech.. 2.7...