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@Tejas Thank you kindly for your reply and for your hieroglyph translation. I was not aware of the scarcity of silver in Ancient Egypt; that's interesting. I was thinking/hoping the ring could be an example of Egyptian revival jewellery from the late 19th-early 20th centuries, wherein ancient scarabs were set into new jewellery. However, a closer look at the silver hallmarks dates the setting to the 1970s (if I've read them correctly). @antwerpen2306 I've attached photos of the inscription here; unfortunately, these are the best photos that I could capture with my old phone: I would not be too devastated if the scarab itself turns out to be a 20th-century replica. If anything, it will further fuel a desire to acquire a genuine ancient scarab.

Hi all, I'm a scarab newbie who has just purchased a scarab ring online, set in sterling silver. It was a good price so I was not overly concerned with its provenance when I made the purchase. Of course, I have now fallen down an internet rabbit hole and must know more about scarabs. Still waiting for it to be delivered, but I am wondering if anyone can tell me anything about my scarab based on the seller's photos? I suppose my first question is if it is even genuinely from antiquity or a reproduction. Thanks! ReplyForward