Bidspirit auction | Yellow-Tone Costume Pendant, Kenneth Lane

Yellow-Tone Costume Pendant, Kenneth Lane Carved Scarab Egyptian Revival - This is a vintage designer costume pendant featuring a large, oval, colorless gemstone appearing to be carved glass or rock crystal. The stone is carved prominently in the form of an Egyptian scarab beetle and is set within a pronounced bezel. The setting is a yellow-tone base metal, likely gilt or plated, constructed in an elaborate, openwork frame. The frame exhibits a strong Egyptian Revival aesthetic, detailed with ribbed, fluted, and beaded segments. The piece is signed by the noted costume jewelry designer Kenneth Lane. A ribbed bail loop is affixed to the top for suspension. Overall length of pendant approximately 4 inches.