Egyptian-inspired jewelry
Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922 sparked a worldwide passion for Ancient Egypt. Intrigued by this historic event and the richness of the age-old culture it brought to light, Van Cleef & Arpels created a number of Egyptian-inspired pieces between 1922 and 1925. Egyptian symbols and images are depicted through contemporary Art Deco codes – geometric lines, repeated patterns and stark contrasts.
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Egyptian inspiration brooch, 1925 Platinum, emeralds, rubies, onyx, diamonds
Decorations adorning the pieces include depictions of offerings, hieroglyphics, sphinxes, amphorae, bulls, ostrich feathers and lotus flowers. Precious stones – emeralds, sapphires, buff-top rubies and diamonds – come together with hard stones such as onyx to render delicate motifs.
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Drawing featuring an egyptien-inspired brooch, circa 1925
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Drawing featuring an egyptien-inspired bracelet, circa 1925
Extremely rare, these remarkable creations are particularly sought after today by jewelry collectors and connoisseurs.
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Egyptian bracelet, 1924 Platinum, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, onyx, diamonds
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Egyptian-inspired brooch, 1924 Platinum, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, onyx, diamonds
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Egyptian-inspired brooch, 1924 Platinum, emeralds, rubies, rock crystal, onyx, diamonds
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Egyptian-inspired bracelet, 1924 Platinum, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, onyx, diamonds
