Antique 18ct Gold Scarab Faience Flip Swivel Ring (Archaeological Revival Era) rubies A remarkable piece of craftsmanship

A remarkable piece of craftsmanship from the Victorian era

STERLING on the inside

its honeyed fire intensified by the foil behind the stone

these mid-century Turquoise studs serve up a vivid pop of robin’s-egg blue in classic 9ct Gold

There is some excess Gold at the bottom of the setting however this does not affect her overall beauty

Antique 18ct Gold Scarab Faience Flip Swivel Ring (Archaeological Revival Era) rubies A remarkable piece of craftsmanshipDescription: A captivating Victorian Archaeological Revival ring in rich 18ct Gold, centred by a beautifully carved green Faience scarab. The scarab is embraced by a ropetwist bezel and handworked wire details at the shoulders, giving the piece wonderful texture and presence. Its closedback setting and swivelmounted construction echo the talismanic jewels of antiquity with an unmistakably Victorian sensibility. The Gold has developed a warm patina