19th Century Egyptian Revival Scarab Necklace platinum One is a diamond and

One is a diamond and opal set gold medallion adorned with a question mark and the enamelled words: "PEUT ETRE" meaning Maybe

tests as Platinum

Ruby Cabochon

6cm (including bail)

19th Century Egyptian Revival Scarab Necklace platinum One is a diamond andDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A striking Egyptian Revival scarab necklace dating from the 1880s. The enthusiasm for Ancient Egyptian designs in the decorative arts of the 19th Century is largely attributed to Napoleon's conquest of Egypt. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt, which led to as series of publications called "Description de l'gypte", beginning in 1809. As a result, themes and motifs including scarabs, pyramids, sphinxes, and