14k gold bracelet with handcarved scarab natural stones

Sammy · #1 24-05-2012, 05:23 PM

When I was offered this I knew instantly it was amazing. It seemed as though I had been looking for this my whole life. I didnt want to wear it but i knew my wife would HAHA. My eyes were drawn toward the back of the scarabs, and then were filled with symbols I knew were not simple markings.

I have found similair scarabs on similair bracelets from the 50's, but none had as many or the same stones as this one. Here is what I've collected so far, I hope you can all help me discover the origin of the markings on back. The closest I have found to match (but not totaly) is "Siberian runic, also known as Turkic". However the translation wasnt complete, or legible.

Here is what I have so far...

These are the symbols on the back of each stone. There 2 sets of two symbols that are the same, but no others repeat. Also the blue stone I was unable to match completely, it could be cobalt but its color held infront of light is lavender all the way. It seems to shift depending on the lighting.

Here is what they look like close up (this is the tigers eye)...

#2 24-05-2012, 07:26 PM

I actually saw a necklace with these kinds of markings on the stones. I nearly bought it but didn't think it was authentic for the price of $50 they wanted for it. There are fakes of everything and while the necklace may have been real, it's hard to know. This looks well worn and authentic.

Sammy · #3 24-05-2012, 07:52 PM

I would be weary too, it was either going to me or getting donated so I was more then obliged HAHA. Yes it is worn, some of the markings are barely visible. I fear they may not be seeable at all soon. I will not be the one to tell my wife to take it off though HAHAHA! I like my head where it is.

Also if its hard to tell what coin that is, its a american dime (or 17.9mm).

Sammy · #4 24-05-2012, 08:35 PM

I should add the person was still getting the tax write-off for it either way. I knew it had some value to it.

Some more research into the blue stone, is it may be a blue/green agate.

Sammy · #5 25-05-2012, 02:45 AM

Either its eqyptian runic writing, or something similair. I was unable to match up the symbols on some of them, and some were close but not the same. *shrug*.

Sapphirez · #6 25-05-2012, 02:52 AM

cool! I hope somebody can help shine some more light on it soon

#7 25-05-2012, 07:54 AM

Oh wow what a lovely bracelet it looks powerful and symbolic but sadly I don't know what it means good luck finding out tho it must be exciting!

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vicky3619 · #8 25-05-2012, 05:27 PM

I have read your thread about this bracelet in the Guides and Angels section, this bracelet is really truly amazing !

Sammy · #9 27-05-2012, 01:44 PM

Thank you all for the kind words and support! I hope to do some more research on my next day off (probably tuesday or later). Ill keep you all up to date with what I can find out.

shadedragon · #10 27-05-2012, 02:33 PM

They look like symbols for energy, although they are familiar to me, I am not certain of their meaning. I will see if I can find out. The pictures themsleves seem to speak to me, but they are but whispers.. maybe their voices will grow in time and I'll have an answer for you.