Antique Art Deco Scarab Faience Egyptian Revival 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring

Centering a nephrite cabochon carved to depict a scarab beetle - measuring 9.0 x 12.0 mm. Opaque dark bluish green in color - accented by bands of rose cut diamonds across beetle. Be...

This DUBINI ring features an egyptian faience scarab set in 18K yellow gold. See our selections of scarabs to create your unique ring. Dimensions of Scarabs: 13x19x10mm HISTORY Along with the pyramids, sphinxes, and mummies, the scarabs are one of the most familiar objects representing Egypt. Scarabs have been collected for centuries and were particularly popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. “Scarabaeus sacer is the Latin name for the dung beetle. Today most people do not have great appreciation for this insect, but this variety and several other members of the family Scarabaeidae, were sacred to the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians connected the beetles’ habits of rolling balls of dung around their eggs with the concept of eternal life in the after-world. The meaning of Kheper or Scarab was “”becoming, being, metamorphosing, generation, new life, virility, and resurrection.”” Representations of the beetle were an essential symbol in Egyptian art and a whole class of seals and amulets were made in its image. These little amulets of beetle form often bear hieroglyphic designs on their base, including good luck wishes, the names gods, and the names of individuals both noble and common. The most obviously interesting scarabs are those with names of kings, of the royal family, and of officials. Pharaohs were worshiped as gods, and the names of the current pharaoh or a popular deceased pharaohs, such as Thothemes III, were used to bring good luck to the bearer. Scarabs were manufactured in a wide variety of materials including steatite, faience, stone, glass, and bone, from the Old Kingdom...

A museum quality Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The ring with a central Scarab carved in Green Chrysoprase of great beauty. The Scarab is surrounded by a halo of sparkling ...

A fine antique Egyptian gold & faience pottery ring. With an old tag attached identifying the scarab as ancient. Set in a rudimentary bezel setting and ...

magnificent ring in 18-carat pink gold. This remarkable piece is topped with a white onyx, cut as a half-oval cabochon, adding a touch of sophistication and charm. With a French size of 57 (corresponding to US size 8), this ring is perfect for most fingers. Made with a generous 8 grams of gold, this ring is a symbol of quality and durability. Let yourself be seduced by its timeless allure and Art Deco design, and add a unique piece to your jewelry collection. Our 18-carat rose gold Art Deco ring...

This Scarab ring is made from orange molded glass. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan. The Egyptian Revival style became popularized in Japan in response to the discovery of ...