Nabataean Gold Scarab Earrings

A pair of ancient of Nabataean granulated gold settings with original oval cabochon garnets, with replacement ancient Canaanite amethyst stone scarabs, fashioned into earrings on modern gold ear wires with added ancient garnet beads and vintage natural pearls.

Ca. 400 - 200 BC.
Height: 2 7/8 in. (7.2 cm).

Formerly in an American private collection, acquired in Jordan ca. 1990.