Ancient Scarab Spinner Ring
Cool scarab swivel ring in the archaeological revival style. The faience scarab itself was made in ancient Egypt, around the 2nd century BC, and it's mounted in a 1970s 18 carat gold spinner ring modelled after ancient examples recovered from archaeological excavations. The back of the setting is open to display the hieroglyphs pressed into the base of the scarab.
Faience is a type of ceramic material that's been produced in Egypt for many thousands of years, and was thought to hold magical properties of fertility, renewal, and rebirth. It's created from powdered quartz (silica, probably literally sand) mixed with various alkaline salts, small amounts of lime, and a metallic colourant (often sodium and calcium).
Era: Mount circa 1970, scarab 2nd century BC
Ring size: J 1/2 or 5 US. Resizeable for £35
Head size: 16.3mm by 18.3mm
Stone: Faience
Marks: Stamped 750 for 18ct gold
Condition: Great vintage condition, there is some damage to the base of the scarab (see images) and the scarab is set slightly loose in the mount (but secure)
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Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
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Condition
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An inscription can be added inside the band, where space allows. Add 2-3 weeks to shipping times
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