Etruscan Revival Jewelry
Inspired by the extraordinary Italian archaeological excavations of the early 1800s, Etruscan Revival jewelry offers a gorgeous glimpse into the ancient world. The historical finds of the Etruscan civilization emerged on the coast of Italy, near present-day Tuscany, where 19th-century explorers discovered ancient Etruscan tombs containing intricate jewelry made of rich yellow gold, unlike anything that had been seen before.
Despite dating back thousands of years (roughly 700-300 BC), the bold and ornate look fit right in with the sensibilities of the Victorian era, and a frenzy for Etruscan-inspired jewelry ensued. Though little remains of the Etruscan civilization, these stunning reproduction pieces serve as a love letter from Victorian-era jewelers to ancient Etruscan artisans.
