1920s Tutankhamun Necklace

1920s Tutankhamun NecklaceA remarkable Egyptian Revival pendant dating from the 1920s. The depicted Pharaoh is quite a vibe, beautifully rendered in colourful, hand painted enamel looking slightly forlorn with eyes cast downwards and to the side. He's bordered by a pierced greek key motif and hangs from a period barrel clasp chain. The 1920s Egyptomania that possessed Europe and the US was sparked by a single discovery in 1922: the (mostly) untouched tomb of Tutankhamun, the

Era: Victorian 1885

now well into his 70s

and they're so named because they're comfortable/petite enough to be worn whilst asleep

evoke the wild mysteries of the forest

being harder than steel and lighter than aluminium

Archaeological excavations in Italy and Egypt

Eurystheos decided

Crafted in 15 carat gold and dating from the latter half of the 19th century

An early Art Deco negligee pendant set with sapphires and diamonds

Cool Art Deco single-stone ring set with a highly domed green jade cabochon within a gold halo border

and the ring's crafted in 15 carat yellow gold throughout

The stone is set over foil