Channel the mystique of ancient Egypt with these stunning mini scarab dangle earrings. Featuring intricate detailing on pewter with gold-plated ear wires, these earrings add a touch of historical charm to any outfit.
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Design Feature: Mini scarab charms with detailed engravings, inspired by ancient Egyptian motifs.
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Material: Crafted from durable pewter with gold-plated ear wires for a luxurious finish.
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Size: The scarabs measure 0.5 inches in length, excluding the French hook.
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Country of Origin: Made in the USA with careful attention to craftsmanship.
- Special Feature: Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear, these earrings are a perfect blend of history and style.
design: A pair of small oval scarab charms cast in fine relief, each detailing a hieroglyph-style inscription beneath a scalloped sun-ray border, hung from gold-tone French hook ear wires.
size: Scarab charm measures approximately 0.5 inch in length, excluding the ear wire.
material: Pewter with a gold-plated finish; gold-plated ear wires.
features: Antiqued relief engraving, cast pewter construction, gold-plated ear wires, French hook closure, lightweight for all-day wear
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store away from moisture and perfume to protect the plated finish.
disclaimer: As with any cast, hand-finished piece, slight variation in engraving depth or plating tone between the two earrings is normal.
The Story
In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle was a widely used emblem of transformation and renewal, associated with the god Khepri, who was believed to roll the sun across the sky each day much as a scarab rolls a ball of earth. Carved scarab amulets and seals — often inscribed with hieroglyphs or a cartouche naming a pharaoh or deity — were worn, carried, or buried with the dead as protective and regenerative symbols, making the scarab one of the most recognizable motifs to survive from Egyptian material culture.
The charms on these earrings take that seal-like oval form, with a raised panel of hieroglyph-inspired characters set beneath a scalloped border recalling the sun-disc and radiating-ray imagery seen on temple reliefs and jewelry of the period.
This design also belongs to a longer revival tradition: Egyptian motifs surged in Western jewelry and decorative arts following major 19th- and early 20th-century archaeological discoveries, and scarab charms in particular have remained a recurring, recognizable form in jewelry design ever since.
Each scarab charm starts as a carved master with the hieroglyph-style detail cut into it, which is used to cast the pewter pieces so the fine relief lines carry through. After casting, the charms are cleaned and buffed, then finished with a gold plating that settles into the recesses of the engraving to leave an antiqued, high-contrast surface. The French hook ear wires are formed and plated separately before the pieces are assembled by hand.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: United States
- Craft Tradition: Egyptian Revival motif
- Ideal For: Anyone who likes history-inspired charm jewelry for easy, everyday wear
- Wear It With: Wear with other gold-tone pieces or warm, earthy layers for a vintage-inspired look
- Purpose: Everyday wear, gifting, layering with other gold-tone jewelry
- Metal: Pewter, gold-plated
Questions & Answers
What inspired the design on these earrings?
The oval scarab charms are engraved with hieroglyph-style detailing and a scalloped sun-ray border, drawing on the scarab beetle motif and seal forms found in ancient Egyptian material culture.
What are the earrings made of?
The scarab charms are cast pewter with a gold-plated finish, and the French hook ear wires are also gold-plated.
How big are the scarab charms?
Each scarab charm measures about 0.5 inch in length, not including the ear wire.
Where are these earrings made?
They are made in the USA.
Are these earrings comfortable for everyday wear?
Yes, the cast pewter charms are lightweight, making them easy to wear all day.
