Egyptian Revival Limoges Enamel Beetle Earrings berlin iron The heart-shaped emerald rest beneath

The heart-shaped emerald rest beneath a gleaming diamond-set crown - all intricately worked with a great level of detail

including jasper

4cm (not including bail)

crafted in sterling silver with the original safety clasp still present

An exceptional pair of enamelled torpedo earrings by Charles Peltant of Limoges

Egyptian Revival Limoges Enamel Beetle Earrings berlin iron The heart-shaped emerald rest beneathDATE: Art Deco, c. 1925 An exceptional pair of enamelled torpedo earrings by Charles Peltant of Limoges. They're decorated with iridescent beetles (possibly cicindelidae, tiger beetles. Run so fast they're temporarily blinded) and lotusy foliate motifs indicating they're probably Art Deco Egyptian Revival as opposed to Art Nouveau as they initially appear. Limoges, south western France, has had a few golden eras in enamelling, beginning in the 12th