Gold Scarab Ring

A novelty ring with an Egyptian scarab design. <br> <br> The scarab was a powerful amulet (good luck charm) symbolising regeneration and was used a great deal by the Egyptians in their jewellery. It was often inscribed with further amulet signs to protect the wearer. <br> <br> Ideal as a souvenir gift. <br> <br> <strong>More about scarabs</strong> <br> <br> In ancient Egypt, the scarab (dung beetle) was associated with the rising sun and eternal existence. This is because the insect pushes a ball of dung around - and the Egyptians thought the sun was propelled around the earth in the same way, by a giant beetle.

A novelty ring with an Egyptian scarab beetle design.

Made from gold-plated lead-free pewter, this ring is adjustable to size.

In ancient Egypt, the scarab dung beetle was associated with the rising sun and eternal existence. Ancient Egyptians witnessed scarab beetles pushing balls of dung up hills, and believed the sun to be propelled around the earth in the same way; pushed by a giant beetle. Scarabs were seen as powerful amulets, as they symbolised regeneration.

A fun souvenir of the British Museum Egyptian galleries.