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Jeweled Butterfly Pin/Pendant
3817B
Russian
500-1500 CE
St Petersburg, late 19th century
Imperial Russia dazzled the world with its extravagance
for almost 200 years. The splendor of jewelry like the
Butterfly Brooch on which our reproduction is based
captured the imagination of international courts around
the world. The original pin features gold, silver,
diamonds, rose diamonds, sapphires, and enamel. -
Jeweled Bee Earrings & Lapel Pin
3816E/3816L
RUSSIAN
St Petersburg, mid-18th century
The symbol of the Bee was a popular motif in the 18th
century, and was brought to the Imperial Russian Court
by Napoleon. Imperial Russia dazzled the world with its
extravagance for almost 200 years. The splendor of
jewelry like the Bee, on which this reproduction is based,
captured the imagination of international courts around
the world. The original Hairpin features Diamonds, silver,
steel, gold, and rubies. -
Ankh Ring, adjustable
463R
EGYPTIAN
The ankh is the hieroglyphic symbol for “life” in ancient
Egyptian writing and represents divine or eternal existence.
People wore amulets like this believing them to possess
unusual powers. Egyptians placed amulets in the linen
wrappings of mummies hoping to protect the dead and
ensure eternal life. -
Egyptian Cat Ring, adjustable
465R
EGYPTIAN 940 - 730 B.C.
Cats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt. They
represented Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of
Bubastis, a city in the northeastern delta of Lower
Egypt. Originally linked to the sun god Re, Bastet
came to be associated with the life preserving power
of the sun, the protection of women, felicity and joy. -
Egyptian Cat Bracelet
465W
EGYPTIAN 940 - 730 B.C.
Cats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt. They
represented Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of
Bubastis, a city in the northeastern delta of Lower
Egypt. Originally linked to the sun god Re, Bastet
came to be associated with the life preserving power
of the sun, the protection of women, felicity and joy. -
Cleopatra Carnelian Single Strand Necklace
2473N
EGYPTIAN
Ancient Egypt, one of the richest and most advanced
of the early civilizations, appeared on the stage of
history around 3100 B.C. (Dynasty I). Hieroglyphic
scripts and tomb decorations document the Egyptians'
belief in the after-life, their mythology and deities.
Jewelry was often worn as protective talismans.
Gold was believed to reflect the life-giving rays of
the sun.