A pair of Egyptian Carnelian Ball Bead earrings, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2141 - 2122 BCE
EJ2550
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Hand-carved by the ancient Egyptians, these bright orange carnelian ball beads create a lovely pair of drop earrings with 14-karat white gold posts, featuring an open circle design set with eighteen 0.005-ct. round white diamonds (I1 clarity/G, H color; 0.18CTTW/pair).
Carnelian was one of the six most prized semi-precious stones by the ancient Egyptians. It is endowed with the magical properties of power, courage, healing, and protection.
Medium: Carnelian, white gold
Dimensions: Bead length: 1/4 inch (3.17 cm). Earring drop length: 5/8 inch (1.58 cm)
Condition: The beads are intact and in excellent condition. They have been mounted to modern posts as earrings for wear.
Provenance: Sir Christopher Cockerell (1910 - 1999) collection, whose father was Sir Sydney Cockerell, Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum from 1908 - 1937.
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