{"product_id":"estate-art-deco-14k-yellow-gold-carved-volcanic-rock-scarab-brooch-pendant","title":"Estate Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Carved Volcanic Rock Scarab Brooch \u0026 Pendant","description":"This estate Art Deco 14-karat yellow gold combination brooch and pendant centers on a finely carved scarab measuring 1 1\/8 x 13\/16 inch, worked from steatite or rhyolite volcanic metamorphic rock — two materials with deep roots in ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern carving traditions. Acid-tested 14-karat yellow gold mounts the scarab in a setting fitted with a hidden bail, allowing the piece to transition seamlessly between brooch and pendant wear. Total measurements are 1 1\/8 x 3\/4 inch as a brooch and 1 1\/4 x 3\/4 inch as a pendant, with a total weight of 9.88 grams. Offered as-is with non-removeable green residue present in the bead holes — consistent with age patina — and with the caveat that authenticity as a genuine ancient piece cannot be definitively determined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scarab beetle was among the most sacred and symbolically potent motifs in ancient Egyptian culture, representing the sun god Khepri, regeneration, protection, and the eternal cycle of life and rebirth. Scarab carvings in steatite — a soft, easily carved metamorphic rock also known as soapstone — were produced in ancient Egypt in enormous numbers as amulets, seals, and votive objects, making steatite scarabs among the most archaeologically significant small objects to survive from antiquity. The Art Deco period saw an explosion of Egyptomania in Western decorative arts and jewelry following the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, with goldsmiths eagerly incorporating genuine and reproduction Egyptian antiquities into fine gold mounts that married ancient symbolism with modern craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElevate your jewelry collection with this estate Art Deco 14-karat yellow gold carved volcanic rock scarab brooch and pendant — an extraordinarily rare and historically evocative treasure for collectors of Art Deco jewelry, Egyptomania pieces, and ancient world antiquities, as well as those who appreciate the profound symbolic resonance of the scarab rendered in stone and fine gold. As-is condition and the intriguing question of its ancient origins only deepen the allure of this remarkable and one-of-a-kind piece. Inquire today to make this exceptional find yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSome of the photographs featured on this website have been enhanced or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While we strive to ensure that all images accurately represent our products, services, and subjects, please be aware that AI processing may alter certain visual details from the original photograph. We are committed to transparency and want our visitors to have a clear understanding of how our visual content is produced. If you have any questions about a specific image or our use of AI technology, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@nelsoncoleman.com.","brand":"Estate Towson - Emilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392246776086,"sku":"252-00476","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3863\/6822\/files\/252-476.png?v=1780680631","url":"https:\/\/nelsoncoleman.com\/products\/estate-art-deco-14k-yellow-gold-carved-volcanic-rock-scarab-brooch-pendant","provider":"Nelson Coleman Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}