{"product_id":"brass-scarab-necklace","title":"Antique Brass Scarab Beetle Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the Industrial Revolution roared on, poisoning the air with thick factory smoke and polluting the waterways with hazardous waste, many Victorians found themselves yearning to return to nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help starve off the ache of modernism many flocked to the country or seaside to rekindle their romance with nature and to collect specimens that would allow them to reconstruct the wilderness in their homes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom collecting and displaying shells to cultivating exotic ferns under glass domes, Victorians began incorporating a little piece of Mother Nature into many aspects of their lives, including fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne particularly popular trend of the time was insect jewelry. From weevils and moths to fireflies and jewel beetles, ladies bedazzled their coiffures and their attire with these treasured bugs. But perhaps no insect was more coveted than the Egyptian scarab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA symbol of rebirth, scarabs were relished by Victorians for their unique shape and iridescent green coloring with tinges of coppery gold edges. The demand for these beetles (and others) was so great that it almost pushed them to the brink of extinction. Unfortunately, due to the fragile nature of these beautiful creatures, not many jewelry examples have survived the years, which makes this piece even more special. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning necklace is a wonderful remembrance of the entomological craze of the late 19th century. It features a nine beautiful genuine South American scarab beetles mounted in brass.  The beetles are set with an open back so you can even see their underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1890s-1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, South American scarab beetle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003eThere is some minor patina to the brass consistent with age. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently clean with a soft microfiber cloth, if necessary. Do not submerge or wash with water or any other cleaner. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714388807869,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/BrassScarabNecklace.jpg?v=1777304965","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/brass-scarab-necklace","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}