- 18K gold plate, with reconstituted turquoise and reconstituted lapis
- Pierced, with gold-filled ear wires
- 1 1/4” diam.
- Imported
A section of an ancient Egyptian necklace in the Museum’s collection (Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1878–1840 B.C.) features colorful cylindrical beads made of gold, lapis lazuli, and turquoise. This provides the basis for our striking earrings.