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Garnet Scarab

Garnet Scarab Egyptian Revival Necklace with Gold Sun Discs
Garnet Scarab Egyptian Revival Necklace with Gold Sun Discs

Garnet Scarab Egyptian Revival Necklace with Gold Sun Discs

By Bracken Jewelers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

interspersed with luminous 18K yellow gold spiral sun discs. Three hand-carved garnet scarabs, each bezel-set

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2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Garnet and Marcasite Scarab Ring
Sterling Silver Garnet and Marcasite Scarab Ring

Sterling Silver Garnet and Marcasite Scarab Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: sterling silver Garnet: 1 round cut: 0.45ct Marcasites: 26 round cut

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Garnet Gold Scarab and Box
Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Garnet Gold Scarab and Box

Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Garnet Gold Scarab and Box

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

Box of Scarab with 22K yellow gold, 1 green tourmaline 212ct., 4 red garnet 3,24ct. and 4 green

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Early 2000s German Boxes and Cases

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Guiseppe Parvis 14K Gold Enamel Scarab Brooch with Garnet, France 1980
Guiseppe Parvis 14K Gold Enamel Scarab Brooch with Garnet, France 1980

Guiseppe Parvis 14K Gold Enamel Scarab Brooch with Garnet, France 1980

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This scarab brooch is by none other than Guiseppe Parvis and it comes out of France. This brooch

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Vintage 1980s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver

Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver

Located in SE

Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated

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Vintage 1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct

Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky charms since ancient Egyptian

Category

2010s German Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring
A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring

A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring

Located in London, GB

A Victorian garnet and diamond scarab pin/ring, the body of the scarab formed by a red cabochon-cut

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

The Thebes Scarab Pendant by Robert Phillips
The Thebes Scarab Pendant by Robert Phillips

The Thebes Scarab Pendant by Robert Phillips

By Robert Phillips

Located in London, GB

The Thebes Scarab Pendant: an archaeological revival gold and enamel scarab brooch/pendant, by

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Antique 1860s British Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Sterling Silver Garnet Mehi Scarab Cocktail Ring
Sterling Silver Garnet Mehi Scarab Cocktail Ring

Sterling Silver Garnet Mehi Scarab Cocktail Ring

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

This cocktail ring features an open winged scarab talisman. In Sterling silver or Micron yellow

Category

2010s Indian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Carved Malachite Scarab, Demantoid Garnet, 12K Yellow Gold Ring
Carved Malachite Scarab, Demantoid Garnet, 12K Yellow Gold Ring

Carved Malachite Scarab, Demantoid Garnet, 12K Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Featuring 1 carved malachite scarab, 16 X 13 X 7.5 mm, surrounded by 12 round-cut demantoidgarnets

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Garnet, Malachite, Yellow Gold

Khahi Scarab Earring in Sterling Silver with Red Garnet & Diamonds
Khahi Scarab Earring in Sterling Silver with Red Garnet & Diamonds

Khahi Scarab Earring in Sterling Silver with Red Garnet & Diamonds

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

This pair of open winged scarab earrings are the sure way to make a statement to spark a cultural

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2010s Indian Egyptian Revival More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sterling Silver

18K Gold Vermeil with Garnet and Diamonds Mehi Scarab Ring
18K Gold Vermeil with Garnet and Diamonds Mehi Scarab Ring

18K Gold Vermeil with Garnet and Diamonds Mehi Scarab Ring

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

This cocktail ring features an open winged scarab talisman. In Sterling silver or Micron yellow

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2010s Indian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Cleopatra Open Winged Scarab Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with Red Garnet
Cleopatra Open Winged Scarab Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with Red Garnet

Cleopatra Open Winged Scarab Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with Red Garnet

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

This open winged scarab necklace in Sterling silver or Yellow gold vermeil is an ideal versatile

Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Ancient Egyptian Amethyst and Garnet Beads with 20k Gold Mounted Scarab
Ancient Egyptian Amethyst and Garnet Beads with 20k Gold Mounted Scarab

Ancient Egyptian Amethyst and Garnet Beads with 20k Gold Mounted Scarab

Located in Bloomington, IN

Ancient Egyptian amethyst and garnet beads with an amethyst scarab pendant in a gold mount. There

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Egyptian Revival Pendant Neckl...

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Gold

Rashida Winged Scarab Necklace with Red Garnet Beads & 18K Gold Vermeil Pendant
Rashida Winged Scarab Necklace with Red Garnet Beads & 18K Gold Vermeil Pendant

Rashida Winged Scarab Necklace with Red Garnet Beads & 18K Gold Vermeil Pendant

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

winged scarab pendant. The pendant comes in yellow gold vermeil and Sterling silver. Its all-around

Category

2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Scarab & Gold Nugget 16" Beaded Necklace – Egyptian Revival, 22K 18K Gold
Garnet Scarab & Gold Nugget 16" Beaded Necklace – Egyptian Revival, 22K 18K Gold

Garnet Scarab & Gold Nugget 16" Beaded Necklace – Egyptian Revival, 22K 18K Gold

By Bracken Jewelers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This one-of-a-kind garnet scarab necklace is a powerful emblem of transformation and protection

Category

2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scarab 45.7 Carat Mandarin Garnet Ring
Scarab 45.7 Carat Mandarin Garnet Ring

Scarab 45.7 Carat Mandarin Garnet Ring

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm

Category

2010s German Egyptian Revival More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Late 19th Century Garnet And Rose Diamond Scarab Brooch Circa 1890
A Late 19th Century Garnet And Rose Diamond Scarab Brooch Circa 1890

A Late 19th Century Garnet And Rose Diamond Scarab Brooch Circa 1890

Located in Firenze, IT

The body set with a carved cabochon garnet highlighted with rose diamond detailing, to cabochon

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Antique 1890s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Scarab Ring, 18K White Gold, Moonstone 17.34 Carat, Mandarin Garnets 0.80 Carat
Scarab Ring, 18K White Gold, Moonstone 17.34 Carat, Mandarin Garnets 0.80 Carat

Scarab Ring, 18K White Gold, Moonstone 17.34 Carat, Mandarin Garnets 0.80 Carat

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky charms since Ancient Egyptian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

, custom cut, garnets that are well matched showing a deep, dark, red color bringing a truly rich look to

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Scarab Ring in 18 ct Rose Gold, 1 Mandarin Garnet 29.66 ct, 2 Rubellites 0.54 ct
Scarab Ring in 18 ct Rose Gold, 1 Mandarin Garnet 29.66 ct, 2 Rubellites 0.54 ct

Scarab Ring in 18 ct Rose Gold, 1 Mandarin Garnet 29.66 ct, 2 Rubellites 0.54 ct

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky charms since Ancient Egyptian

Category

2010s German Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Colleen B. Rosenblat Mandarin Granet Amethysts Scarab Ring
Colleen B. Rosenblat Mandarin Granet Amethysts Scarab Ring

Colleen B. Rosenblat Mandarin Granet Amethysts Scarab Ring

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm

Category

2010s German Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal

Victorian Egyptian Revival Garnet Scarab Necklace
Victorian Egyptian Revival Garnet Scarab Necklace

Victorian Egyptian Revival Garnet Scarab Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A remarkable antique collar necklace, with a stylised scarab pendant set with a large garnet

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Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pinchbeck

Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Paste Silver Gold Gilt Scarab Beetle Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Paste Silver Gold Gilt Scarab Beetle Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Paste Silver Gold Gilt Scarab Beetle Brooch

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

An exquisite antique Art Nouveau brooch from the Victorian era depicting a wonderful Scarab Beetle

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Etruscan Revival Garnet Scarab Earrings
Antique Etruscan Revival Garnet Scarab Earrings

Antique Etruscan Revival Garnet Scarab Earrings

Located in Hummelstown, PA

Canal in 1869. These delightful earrings feature glowing garnet scarabs mounted in warmly burnished 14k

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Antique 1880s Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Rashida Winged Scarab Necklace with Cabernet Red Garnet Beads & 18K Gold Pendant
Rashida Winged Scarab Necklace with Cabernet Red Garnet Beads & 18K Gold Pendant

Rashida Winged Scarab Necklace with Cabernet Red Garnet Beads & 18K Gold Pendant

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

winged scarab pendant. The pendant comes in yellow gold vermeil and Sterling silver. Its all-around

Category

2010s Indian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Garnet Scarab For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact garnet scarab you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 7 antique edition and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a garnet scarab from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing garnet scarab — no matter the origin — is easy, but Colleen B. Rosenblat, Katherine Parr and Robert Phillips each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and bead versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a garnet scarab, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Garnet Scarab?

On average, a garnet scarab at 1stDibs sells for $4,365, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $85,039 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.