Egyptian Revival Limoges Enamel Beetle Earrings venus set in a high carat

set in a high carat ring mount with elegant pinched shoulders

They're each studded with green and white paste gemstones

Set with amethyst and turquoise

probably by a Christian pilgrim

Width at head: 4

Egyptian Revival Limoges Enamel Beetle Earrings venus set in a high caratDATE: 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