Multi-Stone Scarab-Style Link Necklace

This is a vintage-style link necklace featuring multiple oval-shaped cabochon stones, each likely representing a scarab or a gemstone. The necklace is constructed with a metallic chain, appearing to be a base metal or plated alloy, given the slight tarnishing and wear visible. The chain itself is composed of small, somewhat flattened curb links, which connect to broader oval links that encase each stone. There are at least five visible stones, each of a different color: a light pink, a reddish-orange, a dark teal/blue, black, and an amber/brownish-yellow. The stones are smooth and polished, exhibiting a subtle sheen. Although individual scarab carvings are not clearly visible on the tops of the stones in this image, the provided context suggests an 'imitation scarab necklace', implying that the backs of these stones likely feature carved scarab beetles, a common design element in Egyptian revival jewelry. The metal shows some signs of age, including darkening and perhaps some loss of plating in areas, consistent with vintage costume jewelry. The clasp mechanism appears to be a spring ring clasp, also made of the same or similar metal. The construction suggests a linked design, allowing for flexibility and drape. The overall aesthetic points to an early to mid-20th century style, possibly dating from the 1920s to the 1970s, which saw peaks in Egyptian revival trends.