This item is part of our Museum Reproductions LUXE product line. Our LUXE products meet a high standard of quality and showcase extraordinary craftsmanship. Each piece is expertly cast in brass, sterling silver or other fine metals. They are then hand polished to a high shine. Gold designs have an extra durable gold plating designed to last. The ancient Egyptians had great reverence for the natural world and adorned themselves with objects and images from nature. Some mollusk shells were worn as protective amulets. The shells of the pearl oyster were often inscribed with the name of the ruling Pharaoh. Elaborate renderings were made of gold. These earrings offer modern fashion with a hint of the mysticism of the ancient Egyptians. Material: bronze with gold finish Height: 1 1/2", Width: 1/2"

From the collection of The Brooklyn Museum