Marcus Gemstone Gold Egyptian Revival Necklace

Egyptian Revival necklace, circa 1925, is a beautiful composition in 14K gold, lapis and enamel, the 1-1/2" x 2" arched pendant set at center with a carved oval lapis profile, surr...

An Egyptian revival king Tut Khepri Scarab necklace Beautiful colorful piece made with Egyptian motifs from the ancient kingdom of the Pharaohs. The dominant part is the figure of the sacred scarab with the feathers of the god Khepri flanked by two minor scarabs and two lotus flower symbols. This magnifique piece has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and accented with applications of enamel, fitted with a lobster security lock. Khepri, is the god of sunrise connected to the scarab beetle. Young dung beetles, having been laid as eggs within the dung ball, emerge from it fully formed and thus were considered to have been created from nothingness. Egyptians believed that each day the sun was also reborn or created from nothing. In the same way that the beetle pushes large balls of dung along the ground, Khepri moved the newly-born sun across the sky. Khepri was a solar deity and thus connected to the rising sun and the mythical creation of the world. The god and the scarab beetle represent creation and rebirth. Scarab originated in Ancient Egypt. A scarab is shaped like a dung beetle. There is a head, wing case, and legs. It is sometimes rounded and sometimes flat. The scarab was associated with the god Khepri who was the god or rebirth, creation, and the sun. Dung beetles were the earthly personification of Khepri as they would lay their eggs in balls of dung and then roll the dung balls all around until the eggs hatched. Early hieroglyphics depict Khepri as a scarab holding up the sun. There were hundreds of memorial scarabs created to memorialize Amenhotep III’s deeds. These included the bull hunt scarab which symbolizes strength and victory over chaos. Later, around 2000 BCE the scarab was used in jewelry and as seals. The amulets were worn as protection against the dangers of this world and the afterlife. The scarab represented the sun god Ra that rolled across the sky each day. Between the 16th and 11th- century heart scarabs...

During the 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced what is referred to as "archaeological revival jewelry," or "Egyptian revival jewelry." The initia...

Antique Egyptian Revival Necklace, Circa 1866. A highly unusual Masonic tour necklace with imagery evoking the cult of Isis, comprised of swag chain...

This interesting and long vintage necklace with beautiful colors of celluloid is like bakelite. It has an Egyptian Revival influence with an art deco feel and period yet it is modern looking. Celluloid was from the same time period. it is a fabulous necklace on the body. It is from the 30's. Tres Chic! Influences of Egyptian Revival are very in vogue. This can adorn a simple white tee or a dressy blouse. The colors are teal turquoise...

This is a very rare antique Egyptian Revival Necklace in Silver with magnificent enamel work to create an Art Nouveau to Art Deco masterpiece! The articulated necklace has images of Pharoah, Goddess, Lotus Flower, Hieroglyphics, and Goddess with a Bird Headdress...