{"product_id":"v-i-n-t-a-g-e-best-beetle-mid-century-10k-carved-faience-scarab-ring-size-4","title":"V I N T A G E \/\/ best beetle \/ mid century 10k + carved faience scarab ring \/ size ~4","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esometimes a piece draws on so many timeless design elements that it offers an instant nostalgia. this is one of those pieces. scarabs: timeless! carved faience: timeless! rope details and split band shoulders: timeless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis ring is likely mid century, and there's a chance it's a bit older as the hallmarks look like they're an older style and the split band shoulders have an art nouveau design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe carved faience scarab was\/is a bead and has a figure carved on the underside, which is a bit of secret bonus symbolism and this bead is likely older than the setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esourced 10k, but it's acid testing ~12k, which is nice + unglazed\/unfinished carved faience — the hallmarks are very worn and maybe partially missing thanks to previous sizing\/repair, so they no longer offer provenance or karat clues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM E A S U R E M E N T S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emeasures just under size 4, but fits like a size 4 thanks to the space under the setting\u003cbr\u003esetting measures ~20.1mm north\/south\u003cbr\u003esetting + stone rises ~9.9mm off the finger\u003cbr\u003eband tapers to ~2mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eweighs 5.59g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eC O N D I T I O N \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ein good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e-she's looking real good for 70+ years old\u003cbr\u003e-faience may have some minor losses, but it's hard to know for sure since it was hand carved\u003cbr\u003e-f\u003cstrong\u003eaience bead is held in place by a bezel setting, but it wasn't reinforced with epoxy, so there is a little bit of wiggle in the setting that makes noise as the bead moves in the setting when worn.\u003c\/strong\u003e some people opt to have a jeweler add a little epoxy or add prongs that extend into the bead's holes on either end of the setting — those options are left to the next caretaker if the wiggle bothers you\u003cbr\u003e-ring was sized previously and there's a solder seam from that adventure\u003cbr\u003e-hallmark and karat mark are almost gone thanks to time, repairs, and sizings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS H O P  A G R E E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping \u0026amp; exchange policies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS K I N  S E N S I T I V I T I E S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the ‘FAQs’ section \u003ci\u003ebefore \u003c\/i\u003epurchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and\/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rajah Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58500116578607,"sku":null,"price":858.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3606\/5583\/files\/IMG_5125_1.jpg?v=1789768140","url":"https:\/\/therajahpress.com\/products\/v-i-n-t-a-g-e-best-beetle-mid-century-10k-carved-faience-scarab-ring-size-4","provider":"The Rajah Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}