Glass Scarab Pendant Necklace

This ornate necklace features an Egyptian scarab from the Getty Museum collection. The pendant is a scarab reproduction with detailed carvings and etchings on each side. Designed exclusively for the Getty and made in the USA.Available in turquoise and cobalt. - Dimensions: Chain Length: L 16 inches L- Extender: 2 Inches- Pendant Length: 3/4 Inch L - Pendant Width: 1/4 Inch W- Materials: Glass, 24K gold-plate, brass, lobster closure- Made in the USA- Item #: 107Q & 107KCarved scarabs, modeled after the dung beetle, were a potent symbol of rebirth, resurrection, and the life-giving sun in ancient Egypt and Nubia. This association made scarabs one of the most popular amuletic adornments throughout these civilizations. Typically pierced and fashioned as a ring or pendant, their significance through time yielded more diversity in material and craftsmanship. Gold swivel rings were designed to flip between a delicately incised scarab or a stamp seal on the opposing side. The carvings disp