As a young child in the Upper West Side, Alex Streeter learned to avoid certain streets for fear of running into the notorious local gang who called themselves the Scorpions. Travelling cross-country on his motorcycle and sleeping under the stars as a young adult, he would find scorpions hiding in his cowboy boots. The image of the Scorpion has followed Alex throughout his whole life, and to this day instills in him a mixture of fear and total admiration. Wear this Scorpion ring - the Egyptian symbol of protection - and go forth on your own adventure.

• Hand-created stone in sterling silver setting.