Scarab necklace in sterling silver

A heavy, sculptural piece that is inspired by my lifelong love of ancient Egyptian funerary customs. Because a scarab beetle was thought to roll the sun across the sky every day, the Egyptians associated it with the cycle of death & rebirth. It was used commonly in funerary jewelry. Cast in solid sterling silver on a heavy, patterned sterling chain. Scarab measures 7/16" wide by 5/8" long. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I make each piece to order, so please allow 2-4 weeks for shipment. US orders ship via USPS Priority. International orders ship via USPS First Class with insurance. EUROPEAN BUYERS: Etsy will charge you customs tax (VAT) on all items below €150. For items over €150, you will be charged VAT upon receipt of your package. Please be aware of your country's customs laws before placing a purchase.