A collection of emerald-green scarabs form an impressive statement necklace.  This beauty sits perfectly on the collar bone, and most definitely can stand on its own, but layering with gold chains certainly isn't out of the question.  The necklace has a nice weight to it - you can tell it is a substantial piece of jewelry the minute you hold it in your hand.  Necklace length is 18.5 inches.  Each scarab measures 1.25 inches long.  Gold-plated toggle closure.
 
Scarabs held special meaning in Ancient Egypt, representing rebirth and resurrection.