"Eye of Horus" Ancient Walrus Ivory Tusk Silver Earrings

Eye of Horus earrings add an extra touch of ancient times to the emblematic and protective Egyptian eye symbol with their fossilized ivory accents that are some 500-3,000 years old. Fossilized walrus ivory centers 14kt gold fill side accents Sterling silver setting Sterling silver French hook ear wires Width 3/4" x Height 1 3/8" (approx) Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.  SFG741 These Eye of Horus earrings evoke the ancient Egyptian sky god, Horus, and his eye's mystical powers of protection, healing, and all-seeing wisdom. Egyptian myth finds Horus at the center of both sun and moon symbolism—a dynamic god who had his eye torn out and then restored to its full visionary power. The Eye of Horus has long been worn as a token of protection. The use of sterling silver in the detailed frame showcases the 14kt gold fill side highlight. The ancient Egyptian's reverenced gold as 'the skin of the gods,' and it lends its particular warmth to the carved fossilized ivory center. The fossiliz