Vintage Franklin Mint Jewel of the Nile Enamel Scarab Necklace NEW Never Worn

  

Materials: 22 Karat Gold Electroplate Enameled Enamel, Blue Cabochon Onyx Glass. Designer Signed by Franklin Mint. The Jewel of the Nile Necklace is electroplated with 22 karat gold and hand enameled with vibrant blue and aqua. At its center is an ageless symbol of good luck that dates from the time of the pharaohs in Ancient Egypt.

This symbol-the scarab- was hand carved from a color-enhanced deep blue cabochon onyx. During the heyday of the Egyptian Empire, the scarab was considered an emblem of resurrection and immortality. Its design was inspired by an insect with projections emanating from its head that the Egyptians thought of as the rays of the sun. Carved stone and metal figures representing the scarab were regarded as charms to protect against misfortune.

The scarab has endured through the ages as a good luck amulet. As the centerpiece of the Jewel of the Nile Necklace, its combines the mystique of the pharaohs with style that's boldy fashionable for today. The "Jewel of the Nile" necklace is typically made of brass or sterling silver, which is then electroplated with 22 karat gold. Base Metal: The base metal is often brass, though some versions were made from sterling silver. Plating: The necklace is electroplated with 22 karat gold.

Enamel and Scarab: The metal structure is hand-enameled with vibrant blue and aqua colors, and features a hand-carved blue cabochon onyx scarab at the center.