Vintage Glass Scarab Necklace

No.219

STORY: 

People have been looking to ancient Egypt for fashion inspiration for hundreds of years. Egyptian jewellery was associated with opulence, wealth and symbolism. Scarabs are a popular Egyptian revival motif and symbolise rebirth and resurrection. 

DESCRIPTION: 

This necklace is "new old stock" from the 1970s, so has never been worn. It has the most fantastic white/grey colour glass scarabs in a rivière design. The stones are set onto a silver coloured base metal with contrasting facetted steel colour bicone beads. 

Condition: In excellent unused condition. 

Era: Vintage 1970s 

Measurements: 

Length of necklace is 50cm 

The scarab beads measure 15mm long x 12mm wide  x 6mm thick

Hallmarks:  None 

Materials: Glass, Base Metal 

Provenance: England