Egyptian Scarab Necklace
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gold-filled
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1860s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold
2010s European Artist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Iolite, Sterling Silver
2010s German Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Vermeil
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
2010s Turkish Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Early 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklace Enhancers
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s English Egyptian Revival Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
English Beaded Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Egyptian Revival Pendant Neckl...
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold
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Egyptian Scarab Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Egyptian Scarab Necklace?
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Egyptian saw the scarab as a symbol for renewal and rebirth. Crafted in the shape of scarab beetles, amulets were revered for their rejuvenating properties and gifted to both the living and the dead. Browse a wide selection of Egyptian scarab collectibles on 1stDibs.
- Do Egyptian scarabs still exist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, scarabs still exist, both as a beetle and as an Egyptian symbol. There are approximately 30,000 scarab species, so the existence of the scarab as a beetle is certain. As an iconic symbol in Egypt, the dung beetle has long been represented as a scarab pushing the sun. This image and other scarab-related images figured prominently in Egyptian mythology and continue to be an inspiration for jewelry and other items today. Shop a collection of Egyptian jewelry and art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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