Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings cat's eye French control marks - 18k

French control marks - 18k gold

Possible evidence of an old repair to the left hand side of the head

or Aluminium Oxide) but was created by a human in a laboratory without help from the forces of nature

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

an engagement ring

Victorian Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings cat's eye French control marks - 18kDATE: 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