Pamela Love Lotus Earrings

$535.00 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

These timeless earrings draw inspiration from the lotus blossoms adorning various ancient Egyptian objects and architectural elements in The Met collection. A popular motif in Egyptian art, the lotus blossom symbolized rebirth and rejuvenation for its remarkable cycle of closing at night and reopening at dawn. The lapis cabochons on these earrings echo the stone's frequent use in the creation of royal adornments, amulets, and statuettes; while the elongated silver silhouette nods to temple carvings and…