Superbly Rare Carnelian Scarab Ring in Victorian Setting gold band Victorian fascination with taxidermy and

Victorian fascination with taxidermy and animal jewelry was felt throughout spheres and focuses

with no indication of heat treatment and a notable faint red fluorescence recorded on the certificate — a telling characteristic of fine natural Ceylon material

then filled with an opaque enamel

Crafted circa 1860 in a rich black onyx

this necklace is reminiscent in design to the pre-Raphaelite coral beaded necklaces most often worn by young ladies and painted muses

Superbly Rare Carnelian Scarab Ring in Victorian Setting gold band Victorian fascination with taxidermy andA museum quality ring for the small of your hand! This is gorgeous Middle Kingdom carnelian scarab is a fantastic example, set in a wonderfully lofted Victorian setting. A prized artifact from the height of Victorian Egyptomania, the scarab on this ring was likely unearthed from a tomb in the 19th century. The setting of this ring is unique and masterfully rendered to allow the wearer (and viewer!) to appreciate the rarity of a 3,500 year old object