Hello Sara, I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal, Considering the photographs, overall pattern, materials used and composition, I concluded that this is a 14K Gold Double Chain Link Bracelet with Multi-Stone Carved Scarab Bettle decoration. This piece dates back to the period between 1940-1955. The Egyptian Revival style was very famous in the mid 20th century in Jewellery. The scarab beetle was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, and was a symbol of resurrection and the afterlife. The bracelet has seven stones carved into scarabs, while some might be glass pieces some other can be Crystal Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Onyx and Tiger Eye(Chatoyant gemstone). These were carved by electrical machines used by craftsmen. The piece offers a beautiful and colourful natural stone composition placed in a 14K golden metal body. The scarabs are held within an open-back bezel setting.This bracelet consists of four large and eight small carved scarabs, The larger scarabs were connected by a stone-chain of two smaller scarabs. Original clasp was recently replaced as it was broken, although it was a spring clasp too. The piece is in very good condition without very minimal signes of use and age alongisde a replaced clasp. Hand Made. Dimensions: 7.5 Inches of Length Condition: The piece is in very good condition without very minimal signes of use and age alongisde a replaced clasp. Provenance: Unknown. 100-150$. Please don’t hesitate to reach us again for more online appraisals on your precious items, thank you for choosing Mearto.
