Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Description
Stunning, fine and impressive, unusual antique preserved scarab beetle and 22 carat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse collection of antique Victorian jewellery.
This exceptional and unusual antique Victorian necklace has been crafted in 22ct yellow gold.
The necklace bears an impressive feature quatrefoil shaped pendant, ornamented with four stunning collet set preserved scarab beetles*.
This feature drop is further embellished with domed spiralling rope twist decoration between each natural beetle, in addition to ball motifs paralleling the settings.
This antique pendant suspends via a ring loop to the apex of the frame from a yellow gold chain ornamented with six further collet set beetles, completing the design.
The ornamental chain secures to the reverse with a sheath style fastening.
This exceptional necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as 22 carat gold; this indicates the high quality of the piece.
Note: * Adorning oneself with real bug/beetle jewellery was popularised in the Victorian period. This brought an urbanising culture back to nature, whilst also honouring the Etruscan Revival; a time where jewellery was inspired by the discovery of ancient Etruscan tombs and artefacts.
measurements
Length of drop 4.5cm/1.77'
Width of drop 3.95cm/1.56'
Height of setting 8.13mm/0.32'
Wearing length 38.1cm/15'
Weight:-
27.76 grams
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Scarab Beetle & 22ct Yellow Gold Necklace c.1840 (LA513451) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1840
declaration
condition
condition
This antique scarab beetle necklace in yellow gold is exceptional quality.
The necklace is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional example of Victorian jewellery.