• 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!