Scarab Jewelry for the Summer

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Jewelry always gets a fun, free-spirited upgrade in the summertime. Just think: when else can you rock turquoise earrings, fringe necklaces, and body chains? We consider scarabs to be an integral part of this boho-luxe category. But, don't think for a second that the beetle-like bugs made their debut at Coachella.

The motif has been popular since ancient Egyptian times, when it appeared on amulets and other types of design. True, scarab-inspired baubles can come with a hefty price tag. But just think of it this way: the motif hasn't gone out of style since Cleopatra times, and its allure shows no signs of stopping now.

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Read on for where to score the best scarab styles this summer.

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Foundrae

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$1,750

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Moda Operandi

Protection necklace

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Isabel Marant

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$165

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Net-a-Porter

Gold-tone crystal earrings

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Temple St. Clair

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$1,850

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Scarab earrings

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Ginette NY

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$305

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Ylang23

Wish bracelet

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Daniela Villegas

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$1,875

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Nordstrom

Khepri ring

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Aurelie Bidermann

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$267

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Farfetch

Scarab pendant

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Silvia Furmanovich

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$2,800

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Neiman Marcus

Scarab earrings

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Badass Women

Splitting Hairs

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Get The Bug! Spruce Up Your Style With Scarab Jewelry