Antique Victorian Faience Scarab 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rotating Ring

This ring was made in 1870-1880 ca. The cameo is carved out of a shell and ounted in a 14 karat gold setting. The subject of the cameo is the Greek hero H...

This stunning and large navette shaped diamond ring will add sparkle to any festive outfit. Thirty three old European round cut diamonds ranging in size from 0.5-0.25 carat weigh tog...

The fine Victorian cufflinks were made out of 9 karat rose gold in the last quarter of the 19th century. Four oval links with wavy edges asre finely engraved with a forget me not ami...

These elegant dangling earrings were made in France around 1880 out of 18 karat gold. The hooks are impressed with French hallmarks. The ball motive is always attractive, reflecting ...

The snake ring as a symbol fo eternity was a popular piece of jewellery. Jewellery with sentimental messages was intensely popular in a period where sentiments had often to be trans...

This charming lozenge shaped ring has been set with old cut diamonds coming from old Indian mines. They have a beautiful slightly silverish hue. To...

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

Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.10 carat Transparent medium purplish red - prong set With a halo surround of rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.10 car...

This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and hand set with 2.85 carat aquamarine. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request....

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Of English origin, this antique ring is set on its top of an antique cushion- cut diamond. Total weight of the diamond : 0,30 carat approximately. Heigh...

Specifications: main stone: ROUND DIAMOND DIAMONDS: 3 PCS CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT: APPROXIMATELY 0.21 CTW color: G clarity: VS brand: UNBRANDED metal: 18K WHI...