- Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon carved to depict a scarab beetle and measuring 7.5 x 10.0 mm
- Opaque light greenish-blue in color with white and brown matrix throughout
- Bezel set with a highly rendered twisting snake surround
- Engraved with scale texture and emerald flush-set in head
- 1.0 mm round cut and transparent bright green in color
- Completed by pinstem
- Tested as 14-karat gold
- Circa: 1860s
- Head measures: 9/16 x 3/4 inch
- Total length: 2 3/8 inches
- Total weight: 2.4 grams
- Stock Number: We-11321
This twisting serpent protects the enchanting turquoise scarab, which hails from the Victorian fascination with Egyptian motifs. A symbol of eternal love and wisdom, this motif was made popular by Queen Victoria and remains a theme in fashion to this day!
