Ring
1850-1900 (made)
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This ring shows the fashion for jewellery inspired by contemporary archaeological discoveries during the nineteenth century, and a fascination with the art and mythology of Ancient Egypt.
Rings set with stone scarab beetles were first worn by the ancient Egyptians for whom the beetle represented the god of the morning sun, resurrection and immortality.
Rings set with stone scarab beetles were first worn by the ancient Egyptians for whom the beetle represented the god of the morning sun, resurrection and immortality.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold with turquoise scarab and brilliant-cut diamonds |
| Brief description | Gold ring set with a turquoise scarab surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds. Western Europe or USA, 1850-1900 |
| Physical description | Carved turquoise scarab with diamond surround, set on a twisted band of textured gold |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
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| Summary | This ring shows the fashion for jewellery inspired by contemporary archaeological discoveries during the nineteenth century, and a fascination with the art and mythology of Ancient Egypt. Rings set with stone scarab beetles were first worn by the ancient Egyptians for whom the beetle represented the god of the morning sun, resurrection and immortality. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.155-2007 |
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| Record created | March 26, 2008 |
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