SOLD Antique 10K & Carved Carnelian Scarab Ring x perhaps a descendant of the

perhaps a descendant of the original owner

it was a favorite in jewelry motifs during the era

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

The sky blue enamel on both pieces match perfectly

it enjoyed a resurgence during the 1940s and 1950s

SOLD Antique 10K & Carved Carnelian Scarab Ring x perhaps a descendant of theScarab 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