Vintage Egyptian Turquoise Faience Scarab Earrings | Hieroglyphic Base | Drop Dangle | 3.27g

Vintage Egyptian Turquoise Faience Scarab Earrings | Hieroglyphic Base | Drop Dangle | 3.27g

Wear a piece of ancient history — these extraordinary vintage earrings each carry a genuine hand-carved turquoise faience scarab, the sacred beetle of ancient Egypt, symbol of rebirth, protection, and good fortune. Every scarab tells a story thousands of years in the making.

🪲 What Is Egyptian Faience?

Faience is one of the world's oldest manufactured materials, created in ancient Egypt by coating a quartz or sandy core with a turquoise-blue glaze made from copper minerals. Egyptian artisans perfected this technique over 5,000 years ago to produce the vivid turquoise color associated with the Nile and divine protection. Scarab amulets carved from faience were among the most sacred objects in ancient Egyptian culture — worn by pharaohs and commoners alike to invoke the sun god Khepri and ensure safe passage through life.

✨ Design Details

• Scarab beads: Genuine turquoise faience — hand-carved with detailed wing, head, and body segment relief on the front
• Base (underside): Features carved Egyptian hieroglyphic inscriptions — a mark of authentic ancient-style craftsmanship
• Setting: Each scarab is wire-wrapped in a simple silver-tone bezel mount
• Ear wire: Fish-hook style with small silver ball accent — lightweight and comfortable for pierced ears
• Each scarab is unique — natural color variation and age marks are part of their authentic character

📐 Measurements

• Total length (top of hook to bottom of scarab): approx. 3 cm
• Scarab bead size: approx. 1.5 cm × 1.2 cm
• Total weight (pair): 3.27 grams

🔍 Condition Notes

• Vintage pieces with genuine age patina — enhances authenticity
• Natural chips, color variation, and wear consistent with age and origin
• Both ear wires fully functional
• Each scarab shows different face — hieroglyphic side visible in photos

✈️ Worldwide Tracked Shipping

Carefully packaged and shipped with full international tracking to protect every ancient detail.