Scarab ring of Sithathoryunet ca. 1887-1813 B.C. Middle Kingdom This superb example of an early ring was formed from gold and the beetles wing cases, thorax and head were inlaid with semi-precious stones. In the Middle Kingdom (ca. 2030-1650 B.C.), scarab beetles were the preferred design for a ring bezel as the scarab, a symbol of the sun gold Re, emerged as a popular amulet type. Thin gold wire was used to create a rings shank and was attached to the bezel in different ways, although most involved wrapping the ends of the wire neatly around the shank in a tight coil as can be seen here. The underside of this rings bezel is uninscribed.. Scarab ring of Sithathoryunet. ca. 1887-1813 B.C.. Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and turquoise, bedding material. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, BSAE excavations 1914. Dynasty 12