Victorian Scarab Ring Moonstone demantoid garnets and rubies

demantoid garnets and rubies

or "Vlaams hart"

Diameter: 3cm

8cm at the longest and widest point

The head of the ring is 8mm north to south

Victorian Scarab Ring Moonstone demantoid garnets and rubiesAn unusual and finely crafted Victorian scarab ring, circa 1860, set in rich 18ct gold. The ring features a sculptural scarab with a gold head and an engraved green hardstone body, flanked by finely modelled papyrus form shoulders inspired by ancient Egyptian motifs. An eagle poinon to the reverse of the shank denotes 18ct gold, while the underside of the scarab head is engraved with the initials CW. This distinctive ring beautifully exemplifies the