Vintage Sterling Scarab Mechanical Flip Ring Hallmarked Egyptian ring

 

What an unusual and strange  treasure from the art deco period. This sterling  flip ring holds a scarab on one side and the Hieroglyphics on the back which was common on a lot of deco scarab pieces. The scarab is  the Egyptian symbol for life renewed and with the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922 it triggered a revival of Egyptian styles in jewelry. The scarab beetle, became a theme for jewelry that lasted into the 1930s.and to this day is still very popular. The ring is a size 5 1/2 and is in great condition. The hinging mechanism works great too. Inside the band are markings that I am unable to make out.        VintageSparkles offers Layaway on all our pieces regardless of which site it comes from.All layaway payments will need to be in the form of a check or money order only. Please remember that vintage & antique items are not mint, nor are they perfect but they sure are full of old history and charm. Please use photos to make your decisions and read our policies prior to buying so you can have an excellent experience with us.    Please use this number when ordering ga4450242 . If you want to see more of these pretties this is the link to my etsy store. http://www.vintagesparkles.etsy.com/ or visit our gallery on pinterest where you can see all our pieces at once  http://pinterest.com/etsyvsparkles/sparkles-in-my-etsy-store/