Late 70s/ Early 80s Scarab Elephant Brooch star Interior: Black-ish taffeta like fabric

Interior: Black-ish taffeta like fabric

the earrings are unmarked

The head and body are silver-tone rope open work design

A large faux baroque pearl is partially hidden behind the leaves giving it a blossom-like look

white 3-dimensional petals whose edges are tipped with black highlights

Late 70s/ Early 80s Scarab Elephant Brooch star Interior: Black-ish taffeta like fabricThis unsigned brooch is an unusual gold plated elephant. The elephant has an open work, polished gold tone body that has four different sizes and colors of scarabs set into the design. The elephant measures approximately 1 H x 1 wide. The brooch closes with a locking C clasp and is in excellent vintage condition.