Description: 

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An incredible pair of Victorian scarab beetle earrings dating back to the archaeological revival era! Intricately detailed and perfectly formed, each scarab beetle boasts an iridescent petrol-green shell, which glistens and shimmers beneath the light.

Classically Victorian in nature, these earrings perfectly encapsulate the 19th-century obsession with curiosities. At a time when a fascination with natural history found expression in jewellery, pieces like these were, and still are, highly sought after. Why not add a splash of intrigue to your repertoire with these Scarab earrings, sure to captivate the eyes of onlookers as they sway below your ear lobes!

Item Details:

ERA: Victorian, Archaeological Revival c .1890

MEASUREMENTS: Earrings are 26.5mm including chains.
Scarab beetles are 14.5mm long x 11.5mm wide.
Ear posts are 10mm long.
Weight: 2.1g combined. 

MATERIALS:  Settings test as Silver (Gilded with Gold), 9ct Gold posts & butterfly backs, scarab beetle.

STAMPS & HALLMARKS: None Present.

PACKAGING: Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.

Condition:

VERY GOOD. These Victorian Scarab beetle earrings are in very good condition. The settings securely hold each Scarab beetle in place, possessing a right Golden tone. There is some wear to the Gold gilding, but this is only noticeable under close inspection. For their age, the scarab beetles are in remarkable condition, with no wear to note. As these are the real exoskeleton, they are very delicate so must be handled with care, avoiding contact with water. The perfect pair to bring a part of history into the future, with a super splendorous appearance at a fraction of the price!