GOLD SCARAB BROOCH WITH ENAMEL, DIAMONDS, AND COLORED GEMSTONES
GOLD SCARAB BROOCH WITH ENAMEL, DIAMONDS, AND COLORED GEMSTONES
Large "scarab" brooch in yellow gold (585‰) 14 karats, and silver (min. 800‰) adorned with translucent green, blue, and red enamel—partially guilloché—set with rose-cut diamonds (chipped) and cabochon sapphires.
Length: 6.7 cm. Gross weight: 35.5 g.
Note: A beautiful piece of animal-themed jewelry, particularly striking due to its size, polychromatic design, and the richness of its craftsmanship. In ancient Egypt, the scarab was a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, and protection—an iconography that has greatly inspired the decorative arts and jewelry.
GOLD SCARAB BROOCH WITH ENAMEL, DIAMONDS, AND COLORED GEMSTONES
Large "scarab" brooch in yellow gold (585‰) 14 karats, and silver (min. 800‰) adorned with translucent green, blue, and red enamel—partially guilloché—set with rose-cut diamonds (chipped) and cabochon sapphires.
Length: 6.7 cm. Gross weight: 35.5 g.
Note: A beautiful piece of animal-themed jewelry, particularly striking due to its size, polychromatic design, and the richness of its craftsmanship. In ancient Egypt, the scarab was a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, and protection—an iconography that has greatly inspired the decorative arts and jewelry.
