Pendant - 14 kt. Yellow gold - Amethyst
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Selected by Laura Trevino
She has 15 years' auction experience, specialising in vintage jewellery from 1920 to 2000.
Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,200
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Yellow gold scarab pendant with a faceted amethyst as the main stone and a white gold detail, weighing 8.07 g, 14 karat, with no laboratory report and in very good condition.
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Description from the seller
Yellow-gold pendant, the pendant is depicted as a scarab. The scarab is set with a faceted amethyst and has a white-gold detail.
The scarab was regarded as a sacred creature in Egyptian mythology. The Egyptians thought that beetles sprang spontaneously from dung balls, because at the time it was not yet known that the beetle lays eggs in the dung and that the larva pupates in the dung ball and emerges.
In hieroglyphs, the image of a scarab stands for the three consonants ḫpr ("cheper"), which Egyptologists translate as "arising", "creating" or "transforming".
The scarab was associated with the god Chepri, whose name consists of the same consonants. Chepri was the god of the rising sun, who, so to speak, created a new sun every day.
The dung balls, which are made and rolled by the beetles, were also connected with the sun—and thus with Chepri—for their round shape.
Dimensions: approx. 31 x 18.5 mm.
Quality: Gemstones are often treated to improve color or clarity. The gemstone may be synthetic. This has not been examined for this particular object. The jewelry has been tested by our expert for gold content and found to be genuine. Wear and use marks are in keeping with its age and use. For your own impression, see the photos.
Lot number: S-191314
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Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateYellow-gold pendant, the pendant is depicted as a scarab. The scarab is set with a faceted amethyst and has a white-gold detail.
The scarab was regarded as a sacred creature in Egyptian mythology. The Egyptians thought that beetles sprang spontaneously from dung balls, because at the time it was not yet known that the beetle lays eggs in the dung and that the larva pupates in the dung ball and emerges.
In hieroglyphs, the image of a scarab stands for the three consonants ḫpr ("cheper"), which Egyptologists translate as "arising", "creating" or "transforming".
The scarab was associated with the god Chepri, whose name consists of the same consonants. Chepri was the god of the rising sun, who, so to speak, created a new sun every day.
The dung balls, which are made and rolled by the beetles, were also connected with the sun—and thus with Chepri—for their round shape.
Dimensions: approx. 31 x 18.5 mm.
Quality: Gemstones are often treated to improve color or clarity. The gemstone may be synthetic. This has not been examined for this particular object. The jewelry has been tested by our expert for gold content and found to be genuine. Wear and use marks are in keeping with its age and use. For your own impression, see the photos.
Lot number: S-191314
All our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please visit the websites of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference to us via your Catawiki account.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
14 kt.
Total weight
8.07 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Women
Title additional information
Amethyst
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