Dragon in Flight – Flexible Scarab Necklace

A flexible dragon scarab necklace, meticulously designed with silver and adorned with a lustrous yellow gold plating. The body of the dragon is intricately covered with scarab beetles, lending a unique and enchanting allure to the piece. The dragon's head is adorned with dazzling white rose-cut diamonds, with a magnificent citrine gracing its forehead. Its eyes, fashioned from vibrant pink tourmaline, infuse the artwork with vitality and charm. The dragon's tail is adorned with faceted rubies set in yellow gold-plated silver, while its legs allure with diamonds set in silver with a gold plating. Not only is this design exquisite, but it also boasts versatility. It can be flexed and worn in various ways - as a necklace, bracelet, tiara, or even as an arm band, adding a touch of enchantment to any ensemble.

The scarab wings have exciting characteristics of color, fluorescent with different shades of blue, green, orange, purple etc. lasting 100 years and more. Producing scarab designs is a painstaking process where each scarab piece is carefully selected according to color and is shaved to thickness and then glued on. Each piece takes typically 5-10 minutes of work, and with each piece of Jewelry having anywhere between 50 to 1,000 scarab pieces, they become timeless pieces. Historically, the scarab beetle was admired because of its reproduction process which seems miraculous. The Egyptians made it a god like creature and the Chinese put a jade scarab into the mouth and ears of the diseased emperors to help find a peace in their afterlife.
Throughout diverse cultures and histories, dragons are woven into a rich tapestry of symbolism. In Chinese lore, they symbolize power, good fortune, and rulership over the elements—Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind. As the fifth of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, the Dragon is associated with the Earthly branch symbol 辰, pronounced chen. Often depicted chasing a flaming Pearl, it symbolizes energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, and immortality. In Greek myths, dragons intertwine with heroic quests, such as Heracles' encounter with the Ladon. Dragons serve as multifaceted symbols, representing storms or regality, villains or protectors. In East Asian culture, the Dragon, as a totem, is a powerful guardian and guide, symbolizing good luck for those deemed worthy. LAdV embraces this universal allure, blending tradition with modernity to craft expressive, stylish, and playful dragon-themed designs.

This piece took over 3 months to finish, with over 6 craftsmen and designers involved at various stages.

Citrine: 0.99 cts
Diamonds: 4.54 ct.
Rubies:  1.53 ct.
Pink Tourmaline: 0.32 ct.

Length: 27.7 inch
Dimension 4.2 (L)x 2.19 (W)x 2.97 (D) cm.
Weight: 242.91 g.