"Egyptomania" was a cultural trend in Europe and North America during the late 19th century that was characterized by a fascination with all things Egyptian. This trend was spurred on by a number of factors, including the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, which made travel to Egypt easier, as well as the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922, which sparked a renewed interest in ancient Egyptian culture.
Jewelry was one of the areas in which "Egyptomania" was particularly influential. Many jewelers during this time incorporated Egyptian motifs into their designs, such as scarabs, lotus flowers, and hieroglyphics. They also used materials that were associated with ancient Egypt, such as lapis lazuli, turquoise, and gold.