The gold content has been further verified through XRF (x-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing
There are many fantastic offerings of period fine jewelry posted on our Etsy store
The piece features an anchor with a working compass hanging from a gold chain
visible only under magnification
the gold has been professionally tested using both X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and traditional jeweler’s acid testing to confirm 18K purity
Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch of 14k Gold infinity necklace The gold content has beenA beautifully symbolic Egyptian Revival brooch from 1900, featuring a carved, dyed turquoise scarab flanked by two wadjet serpents, set over a stylized lotus flower. The scarab is finely preserved, set in solid 14k bloomed gold, and weighs 6. 91 grams. The pin catch is a later replacement. In ancient Egyptian culture, scarabs symbolized rebirth, protection, and the eternal cycle of life, and these motifs were eagerly revived during the late 19th and