Atena Brooches

During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival...

During the early 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and introduced what is referred to as "Egyptian Revival Jewelry." The first Egyptian Revival period began around the 1820’s, inspired by the unearthing of ancient Egyptian ruins during that time. Images such as the scarab beetle, sphinxes, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics became popular motifs in fashion. Pieces were often crafted using a material known as Egyptian Paste or "faience", which is the oldest form of non-clay glazed ceramic and usually found in a range of blue and green colors.  In the 1920’s, there was another unearthing of treasures, making the trend popular once again. This scarab pendant is from that era—the third Egyptian Revival period. The scarab is a brown colored faience bead with tan overtones in its recesses that delineate the shape of the beetle. There are hieroglyphics on the back of the scarab. At the bottom of the scarab is a round 14k gold ball that extends as a wire through the bead and forms a bale at the top. The pendant measures 1 “ from the bottom of the ball to the top of the bale. The scarab measures 11/16” x 1/2”. The bale measures 5 mm. The piece weighs 2.55 grams. The gold is unmarked and acid tests as 14k. The scarab is in excellent condition for its age and is ready to hang on a chain of your choice. We have other sizes and colors of scarab jewelry...

A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...

Victorian agate cameo brooch with hair locket in the back. Set in 14K gold. The Back opens has never been used. Depicts a soldier. Tons of scroll work on the surround. Measures 2.40 ...

A massive piece of Eisenberg and the colors art spectacular. Measuring 3.2 inches / 81.6 mm top to bottom 2.46 inches / 62.5 mm. It can be worn as a brooch and hung from your choice...

The height of fashion in the early 19th century, this beautiful watch pin is a spectacular example of a ladies fine timepiece from the period. Crafted in fou...

14 k yellow gold shell cameo 19. century Germany 13 gram size 50 x 42 mm

This wonderfully detailed gold with red enamel styled "Scarab" pendant measures 1 3/4" in height, width is 1 1/2", depth is 2/8".

Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond and Sapphire, Brooch/Pendant, in a Platinum Filigree Setting. The brooch has 16 diamonds, total weight approximately 3.75 ...

This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique French Victorian Scarab, Beetle, Insect on a Leaf Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold. The stunning th...

Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver(oxidized or black rhodium) and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm) few...

Fabulous, multi-faceted jewel which may be worn as a pendant on a diamond Riviera necklace, a wide torque style necklace or suspended from a more delicate chain when turned 360 degrees, as a clip brooch, as a large stunning ring when clipped to a wide band, even as a hair ornament. Clip brooches of the Art Deco period were designed to be transformable, facilitating use in a variety of interesting ways. The asymmetrical swirl design suggests movement and complements the flow of high quality multi-cut diamonds and rubies. Circa 1935 A similar pair of diamond and ruby scroll clip brooches made for Cartier New York circa 1935 are illustrated in Cartier 1900...