If I hadn’t been hungover, I wouldn’t have made my first big archaeological find. Some 30 years ago, I was on my first archaeological dig near Luxor. To say I was green is an understatement; I was definitely more full of enthusiasm than experience. Perhaps it was just a bit of light hazing by the older diggers, but my birthday...read more
If I hadn’t been hungover, I wouldn’t have made my first big archaeological find. Some 30 years ago, I was on my first archaeological dig near Luxor. To say I was green is an understatement; I was definitely more full of enthusiasm than experience. Perhaps it was just a bit of light hazing by the older diggers, but my birthday party at camp became an unexpectedly rowdy affair — let’s just say I’ll never look at vodka the same way again.
Waking up the next morning with the greatest hangover of my life, I faithfully put on my boots and headed out to my dig square. The Saharan sun was merciless. My head was pounding. Sand was in my teeth. Eventually I just grabbed a brush and swept the same patch of ground to make it look like I was actually working. Two hours into this charade, I was surprised by a new discovery. Wedged in between two limestone blocks was a stone scarab indicating that this was protecting the resting place of a long-lost pharaoh! Suddenly, I was the pride of dig. Even the weathered old coots who had dismissed me as a dilettante were impressed that I’d uncovered this hidden gem.
Now you can enjoy your own discovery with our Jeweled Scarab Rings! Modeled after the designs of Ancient Egypt, these scarabs are offered in amethyst with a rose gold finish, sky blue topaz with a rhodium finish and turquoise with a yellow gold finish. Crafted of .925 sterling silver, these rings are the perfect gift for those with an exploratory spirit.
Find your own adventure with these Jeweled Scarab Rings! — Jack B.
