These substantial scarab earrings have been formed in solid 9 carat yellow gold and set with rich green tsavorite eyes. Modelled from a genuine beetle, each scarab in the collection has incredible texture and intricate detail on all sides. In ancient Egyptian mythology, scarabs were associated with the divinity of the sun. The scarab represented the creation, transformation, and renewal of the universe, and they were commonly used by ancient Egyptians as protective talismans in life and death. These unique earrings are set with tsavorites, gemstones associated with the heart chakra and with love, compassion, and forgiveness.