Death on the Nile

Antique Art Deco Ring with Ancient Egyptian Scarab & Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1930

€ 2,190.00 ^*

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Antique Art Deco Ring with Ancient Egyptian Scarab & Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1930

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

Egypt! The pyramids and temples of the pharaonic empire have always exerted a strong fascination. As early as the 19th century, cruises on the Nile were a popular leisure activity in privileged circles. The English upper classes in particular loved to escape the gray winter of their rainy island and enjoy the sunny climate of Egypt, for example at the famous Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan. In her famous novel Death on the Nile, Agatha Christie (who, incidentally, was married to an archaeologist and Egypt researcher!) created a literary monument to this environment. In November 1922, Egypt became the focus of worldwide media coverage when Howard Carter and the Earl of Carnarvon discovered the barely touched tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. The astonished world public then watched as one spectacular burial object after another was brought to light, revealing an insight into the ceremonies of the ancient Egyptians. The extraordinary objects triggered a fashion of their own, which had a lasting influence on Art Deco jewelry designs. There are jewels from those years in every price category that tell of the enthusiasm for ancient Egypt, from simple glass necklaces with scarabs and depictions of mummies to diamond-cut hieroglyphics from Cartier. This glamorous ring also dates from the period shortly after the discovery of the Tutankhamen tomb. At its center is an ancient Egyptian scarab made of greenish faience with numerous hieroglyphs on the back. Scarabs were worn in ancient Egypt as a symbol of resurrection and life as a lucky charm. A hole can also be seen in the specimen from ancient Egypt used here, with which it could once be pulled onto a string. The scarab is attached to this ring. Stepped ring shoulders on the right and left lead over to the plain rail. They are set with a total of twelve octagonal diamonds. Crafted entirely in platinum, this well-preserved piece of jewelry skilfully combines the ancient and mysterious culture of Egypt with the elegant design language of Art Deco.

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Death on the Nile

€ 2,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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