VICTORIAN SCARAB BEETLE PENDANT

A gorgeously chunky Victorian scarab beetle pendant.

The perfectly preserved scarab beetle is set in a gold plated setting with a rope twist border,

The setting is open at the back, so you can see the full detail of the beetle, which is so fascinating.

The setting and bail is more substantial and chunky than you normally see, this is the benefit of using gold plate, as it is less expensive.

The beetle has a fabulous natural bright green luminescent shell, which is in amazing condition.

The trend of wearing real bug jewellery became popular in the Victorian period.

People were fascinated with the new discoveries of foreign lands, exotic animals and bugs during this time.

As urbanisation grew, the Victorians become more detached from nature, so using bugs and animals as adornment was a way to bring them a little closer to nature again!

MEASUREMENTS

Beetle size approx: 1.8cm x 1.5cm

Total drop incl bail approx: 2.9cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 2g

MATERIALS

Scarab beetle and gold plated base metal

CONDITION

Very good