Scorpions were believed to have apotropaic qualities, which is a rather long way of saying they were believed to hold magical powers to turn away bad luck and evil influences, so they appeared often as amulets and good luck charms.
The renowned Great Signet Ring of Horemheb, the last Pharaoh of Egypt's 18th Dynasty, was the inspiration behind this charm. Horemheb's solid gold signet ring is notable for its size and quality of workmanship. It is especially known for its four-sided rectangular rotating bezel, each side engraved differently - a crocodile, a scorpion, a lion and his coronation name. The size of the ring indicates that it wasn't designed to be worn, rather it served as a seal for applying official stamps, hence the engravings. The ring is held by the Musee du Louvre.
For all Scorpios, this assertive yet ethereal, the scorpion is carved on Ataléia rock crystal from Brazil, renowned for its clarity, and the perfect medium for this hand carved and 24 karat gold gilded charm. Chain is available separately.
Made to order, please allow 6-8 weeks.