Genuine carnelian Scarab Beetle set in 14k yellow gold Stamped 585 on the scarab. The surrounding stones are also carnelian. Very pretty vintage style Egyptian revival bracelet. 7 inches including the clasp. Scarabs were revered as some of the most powerful symbols in all of ancient Egypt, adorned in necklaces and fine jewelry by both the living and the deceased. Steeped in meaning and legend, the scarab's allegory propelled it to become one of the most universally known icons of rebirth and transformation.