CHRISTMAS GIFT Franklin Mint Jewel Nile Necklace Cabochon Onyx Scarab Beetle 22k

Outstanding quality and design approx: 15"L(5" chain on either side of the pendant), 5" wide The Jewel of the Nile Necklace is plated with 22 k gold plated 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 gray or beige cabochon onyx. 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, it combines the mystique of the pharaohs with a style that's boldly fashionable for today! Anyone wearing this statement necklace is sure to receive many compliments