Art deco Egyptian Revival silver Coral bib necklace

A striking and intricately crafted bib necklace that draws inspiration from Egyptian and Etruscan styles. This exceptional piece features gold gilded sterling silver, highlighted by genuine coral beads and turquoise accents. The necklace showcases fine craftsmanship, likely created by a skilled Yemeni Jewish silversmith, known for their expert use of traditional techniques and rich detailing. The necklace’s design is both bold and elegant, with its massive bib construction and fine detailing, including delicate applied wirework and ball beads. The gold gilding lends a luxurious touch, while the natural coral and turquoise provide vibrant color contrasts. Marked on the back (see last photo for details), the piece is a testament to the high level of craftsmanship typical of mid-20th-century Yemeni jewelry...

Step back in time with this beautifully evocative vintage charm necklace, dating to the 1960s and styled in the spirit of Victorian and Renaissance revival. This ornate piece feature...

Art Deco Egyptian Revival long pendant necklace inspired by the discovery of Tut's Tomb in 1922. The pendant shows the sacred vulture goddess Nekhbet. ...

This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France. Condition Report: Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny bend at the base of one of the charms. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. The Details... Although un-hallmarked, this necklace is most likely constructed from silver gilt. It features a delicate herringbone chain. Suspended from the chain is a selection of Egyptian inspired charms. There are Ankhs, Lotus flowers and Hamsa hand symbols. There are also three postage stamp charms detailed with skiff boats on the Nile and the goddess, Hathor. The necklace fastens with a bolt ring and measures 38cm in length. A Short History... In 1922, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and, thereby, ignited a Western fascination with Ancient Egypt which permeated the Arts. Jewellery designers created heavily stylised profiles of people and hieroglyphs taken from tomb walls, as can be seen in this necklace. Reviving Egyptian...