Description

An original late Victorian necklace, set in 9 Carat Gold and featuring 9 lustrous little scarab beetles.

Each scarab beetle has been incased in gold "foil" and enamelled with the same shade of vivid green that the creatures would have originally displayed. Many cheaper and more delicate items also have real beetles but they are not incased and instead paint has been applied directly to the shell. Each gold case has been moulded around the beetle so that the features are all present and each is beautifully detailed.

The necklace is simply breathtaking when worn and features an unusual parallel chain design with a row of nine scarabs holding the chains together. This is in excellent condition and measures 16" in length.

The vibrant greens and blues of the scarabs is utterly mesmerising, and simply stunning against the Gold. A fascinating and beautiful piece, which is not only very wearable but also highly collectable.

This came to us as a parure, the bracelet and earrings are unforunately no longer available.

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