Description

Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace – Silver Tone, c.1970s

Measurements: approx. 14 1/2 inches long + 0 inches extender
Brand: unbranded
Condition: In decent used condition. Please check our images.
Notes: Scarab beetle and Nefertiti motif.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Ornate 1970s necklace in silver-tone metal featuring stylised scarabs in blue-green tones, suspended from a pierced filigree pendant with Nefertiti motifs in a classic Egyptian Revival design.

The necklace presents a dramatic openwork pendant with a square-shaped frame detailed in intricate repoussé-style relief. Three moulded cabochons in a luminous blue-green shade evoke the sacred scarab beetle, set centrally and at the base of articulated dangles. Stylised profile busts of Queen Nefertiti decorate the elongated connectors, adding a distinctly pharaonic silhouette. The blue-green hue of the faux stones creates a rich contrast against the antique silver-tone metal, offering theatrical elegance with vintage character.

Unmarked, this piece likely originates from the 1970s era of mass-market costume jewellery, when Egyptian Revival styles enjoyed a resurgence following renewed public interest in Tutankhamun and Cleopatra iconography. The fine chain is light yet sturdy, designed to draw attention to the pendant’s drop and movement. Its construction, scale, and symbolic motifs reflect both midcentury craftsmanship and earlier 1920s Orientalist influences.

In decent used condition with light surface wear and minor tarnishing consistent with age. The pendant and stones remain well-set and eye-catching. Measures approximately 14½ inches in total length with no extender; pendant drop approx. 3¾ inches. A strong addition to collections focusing on vintage revivalist jewellery, theatrical costuming, or symbolic design heritage.

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