ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Festoon Necklace Genuine Scarab Beetles In 19Kt

Egyptian-Etruscan revival scarab beetles festoon necklace This is a gorgeous festoon dangle-drop necklace, created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1870. The fabulous necklace was carefully crafted in the desirable Egyptian-Etruscan revival style in yellow gold of 18 and 19 karats and embellished with seven genuine vivid green scarab beetles with beautiful metallic iridescence. The necklace is fitted with a concealed security boxed lock and have a great eye appeal when is wear.. Jewelry with genuine beetles are very rare to see and truly remarkable and whimsical pieces. They are highly desired and very collectible. Revival jewelry The styles from the renaissance and middle ages, begun in the 1850’s, The Renaissance and Egyptian revivals were joined by a classical revival of Greek and Etruscan styles to conform a new aesthetic. As a result of the construction work on the Suez canal in the mid-1860’s and the Egyptian excavations of Auguste Mariette and the resultant exhibit of Egyptian treasures at the exposition Universelle in 1867, a fascination for all things Egyptian and ancient cultures developed. History For centuries, Ancient Egypt and the Etruscans has held the fascination of the public and continues to inspire artists and designers alike. Between the 1860 and 1890, ancient cities were discovered, such as Troy, Pompeii and Alexandria. Archaeological excavations in Egypt, Greece and Rome, discovered artistic pieces of these ancient cult