Vintage Laurel Burch Scarab Gold Plate Earrings

Ancient Egyptians believed the scarab beetle to be sacred. The beetle (representing the sun) often rolled a ball (representing the Earth) and shepherded it around the dessert. Here the beetle rests atop a metal orb - cast in gold plated brass, about 1 1/4 inches tall.

The revival earrings here are vintage stock from the 1970's - they were designed by the late artist Laurel Burch and crafted by hand.