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Vintage Grand Tour REAL scarab Pearl earrings #1875037

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Vintage Grand Tour REAL scarab Pearl earrings #1875037
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These are genuine scarabs with such a beautiful hue of copper and gold on their backs. Surrounded by the tiniest seed pearls I have ever seen ( less than the head of a straight pin) and set in a ruffled frame that measures less than ¾" . These are French wires and are much nicer than the photos. In the late 1800's, Darwin's controversial theories on evolution, as well as new botanical discoveries taking place, created popular interest in the natural world. Some are typical jewelry items, for example - gem set butterflies, gold houseflies, enameled beetles, silver monkeys, etc. But there are also more unusual forms of ornaments. Back in the 20?s there was a period sometimes called the Egyptian revival period where these items were brought back and resurrected into jewelry. Considering these scarabs are probably at least 90 years old , they have survived time and wear and are in excellent condition. Underneath these in the setting are tiny legs where they were tucked into the body and then preserved. These are something I have never seen with pearls so I am sure they are pretty rare. No metal loss or damage.
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<tr><td>Condition:VERY GOOD </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:vintage</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Vintage Grand Tour REAL scarab Pearl earrings</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:brooksville Fl</td></tr>
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