DATE: Art Deco, c.1925

Cool Art Deco period necklace very much modelled in the Egyptian Revival style, circa 1925. Its triangular(ish) profile features a real scarab beetle, iridescent green in colour, with diamond and peridot paste gemstone-set wings and an arrow shaped motif above. Complete with its original fine fancy-link chain.

The iridescent green scarabs set into Egyptian Revival jewellery (there was another wave of Egyptomania during the 19th century) were actually imported from South America. Egyptian scarabs are a dull brown/black colour; a far less attractive (and presumably abundant) gem material. 

STONES 

Diamond & Peridot Paste Gemstones 

MEASUREMENTS 

Pendant: 3.3 x 3.3cm

Chain: 15 inches

WEIGHT 

9.3g

MARKS 

No marks present, crafted in base metal

CONDITION 

 Very good, light wear commensurate with age. All original