SOLD Antique 10K & Carved Carnelian Scarab Ring x it was a favorite in

it was a favorite in jewelry motifs during the era

A partial inscription remains

perhaps a descendant of the original owner

The curved contour and low profile allow for comfort and ease of wear

This delectable little Victorian beauty is crafted in 15 karat yellow gold with a nod to Gothic revival

SOLD Antique 10K & Carved Carnelian Scarab Ring x it was a favorite inScarab jewelry was popular throughout the 19th century, and enjoyed a resurgence early in the 20th century, when the Egyptian Revival was, itself, revived after the opening of the tomb of Tutanhkamun in 1922. Egyptian themes, like the scarab, quickly became a staple of the Art Deco period. Fittingly, the scarab represents rebirth. Russet carnelian, simply and rather naively carved to resemble a scarab is set in 14 karat yellow gold on a typically