Egyptian Revival: Jewelry that evokes the feeling of ancient Egypt in its use of styles, symbols, and motifs. It was popular in the 19th century when archaeological finds in Egypt were making headlines and filling museums with artifacts.
Egyptian Revival Jewellery: 1859 to 1930s. Jewellery designed on Egyptian themes but made with current technology, coinciding with the opening of the Suez Canal and King Tut's tomb in the 1920s. Very valuable and collectible when authenticated.
Egyptian revival scarab pin with brightly enameled horus wings.
Enameling is a decoration technique in which a glass of certain composition is fused to the surrounding or under laying metal.
Egyptian Revival
Jewelry inspired by ancient Egyptian styles, symbols, and motifs.
Egyptian Revival: Jewelry that became popular in the 19th century after the discovery of several archeological finds in Egypt. The jewelry was made in the style of the ancient Egyptians.
Egyptian Revival Jewelry: Articles of jewelry made circa 1860-70, copying the overall appearance and style of classical Egyptian jewelry, but made without using the actual ancient Egyptian techniques.
The stylized form of the scarab beetle has since earliest historic times been memorialized in faience, metal and gemstone jewelry, yes, but during that period known as the Egyptian Revival, the actual insect itself was a popular jewelry item.
It may be more fun to concentrate on a particular form, say buckles, brooches or clips. A particular style may appeal as the basis for a collection - 'machine aesthetic' or the Egyptian revival style, for example.
 See also: Polish, Base metal, Stone, Etched, Eternity ring
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