The Egyptian Revival Style Bracelet In Gold

18K yellow gold bracelet set in its center with a green jasper beetle, supported by palm tree motifs. The bracelet is composed of two rods which slide to adapt to the width of the wrist. The Egyptian revival style bracelet (see article below) Circa: 1860-1870 Gross weight: 17.05 gr Wrist circumference: +/- 18 cm Dimensions: +/- 2.6 x 1.7 cm In its box of origin. The box is signed "Hembacher-Cerf, jewelry - silverware, 6 herb market - Brussels" At the Universal Exhibition of 1867 in Paris, jewelry was very well represented. In addition to ornaments in the archaeological, Renaissance and neo-Louis XVI style, a large number of jewels of naturalistic inspiration have been exhibited. The revival of the Egyptian style is partly due to the interest aroused by the works of the Suez Canal which were being completed rapidly. The other element that played an important role in promoting Egyptian art and the Egyptian revival was the publication of August Mariette's articles on his excavations in the Nile Valley, which provided a rich source of ideas news for decorative patterns. Froment-Meurice, Mellerio and Boucheron in Paris, particularly sensitive to the influence of Pharaonic Egypt, produced a wide range of jewelry where the favorite decorative motifs were falcons, winged scarabs and papyrus in opaque green and red enamels and blue. Collectors were particularly fond of placing vintage earthenware and hardstone scarabs at the center of gold jewelry. Source: Understanding Jewellery, David Bennet & Daniela Mascetti »