Egyptian Revival Garnet Hoops

Egyptian Revival Garnet HoopsCute Egyptian revival hoop earrings each set with two garnet beads flanking a white paste gemstone spinner. They date from the 1920s, crafted in 9ct gold with Egyptian marks. They're likely based on a design recovered from an ancient tomb at Luxor in the Archaeological Revivalist tradition. Era: Art Deco, circa 1925 Size: 19mm diameter Stones: Garnet and Paste Gemstones Marks: Egyptian gold marks Condition: Great antique condition

Landscape agate

Birmingham hallmarks indicate the year 1904

and their workshop doors were open to anyone interested in their craft

named after the Venetian lapidary Vincenzo Peruzzi who is credited with creating this precursor to the modern brilliant cut in the late 17th century

Ear wires are latter additions

One is carved coral

Overall the enamel is in great condition for its age

The stone rests in a simple bezel setting with a hint of millegrain and displays an excellent bright blood-red colour

is another ancient and potent talisman: eternity and the endless return

Beautiful antique solitaire ring in the Etruscan Revival style

Both adults and nymphs were part of the ancient Greek diet

with feather-like engraved platinum shoulders and an 18ct yellow gold band