Sacred Scarabs

Sacred scarabs are based on the ancient Egyptian symbol of the scarab beetle. They were worn as a protective talisman, and they were believed to be one of the most powerful of all amulets, representing protection, transformation and rebirth. Today’s designers interpret into gold and carved hardstone versions or diamond, gold, inlay and gemstone styles.

Jenna Blake 18K yellow gold, peridot, diamond and enamel Flying Scarab Charm.

$8,800

jennablake.com

Sacred Scarabs

FoundRae 18K yellow gold and diamond Protection Large Medallion.

$3,950

foundrae.com

Sacred Scarabs

Mason & Books’ signature 14K gold Big Love Bug Pendant, an interpretation of the ancient Egyptian scarab in praisolite and blue lace agate.

$3,850

masonandbooks.com

Sacred Scarabs

Pamela Love Diamond Pave Scarab Pendant.

$1,750

pamelalove.com

Symbolic Snakes

Through early history, snakes signified good and evil. But during ancient Egyptian times, serpents were a protective symbol of pharaohs. The ouroboros was also a mythological serpent that depicted the snake swallowing its own tail, signifying the cycle of life: birth, death and rebirth. Since the snake shed its own skin, it was also a symbol of renewal. Today there are many iterations of snakes created by independent designers who also have taken on the meaning that came about in the 19th century: enduring love.

AnaKatarina 18K gold amethyst and diamond Wisdom Serpent Signet Ring.

$5,220

anakatarina.com

Symbolic Snakes

Linda Hoj 22K gold emerald Snake Eyes earrings.

$5,680

lindahoj.com

Symbolic Snakes

Zoe Chicco 14K gold diamond tennis snake bracelet with pave diamonds.

$3,900

zoechicco.com

Mythological Figures

Mythological figures in ancient Egypt were relied upon for explanation of natural events. The dieties also represented different powers such as sun, air, life and death, goodness and evil, fertility, and harvest, to name a few. Modern designers create their interpretations based on the significance that each god and goddess had in history.

Dale Hernsdorf 22K Zeus/Ammon Harness Necklace with rare, ancient Greco-Egyptian coin. The coin, depicting the head of Zeus/Ammon wearing ram’s horns with diamond accent. The entire piece, including chain, is hand-wrought.

Price upon request

dalehernsdorf.com

Mythological Figures

Sorellina Eye of Horus Amulet Tablet Necklace is crafted in 18K gold, black onyx and turquoise with diamond accents.

$5,600

sorellinanyc.com

Mythological Figures

Alice Cicolini 18K gold Goddess Ceres Single Motif Ring.

$3,560

alicecicolini.com

Spiraling Around

Coils. spirals and endless circles were part of the decorative arts in Egyptian history, and today’s designers have cleverly and creatively worked the motifs into jewelry in all classifications.

Kloto 18K yellow gold coil earrings.

$2,035

kloto.com

Spiraling Around

Chandally 18K gold twisted wire spiral earrings.

$3,480

chandally.com

Textural Finishes

Textural finishes such as granulation date back to the third millennium BC. Although the style has been attributed to the Etruscan goldsmiths, it was actually invented in the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt and was later refined by the Etruscans. Wide collars were worn and were decorated with tactile interest. Modern designs borrow the textures for more wearable collars and chokers with diamonds or precious gems.

Elizabeth Locke 19K hammered yellow gold Granulation Wide Bangle.

$14,350

elizabethlocke.com

Textural Finishes

Harwell Godfrey 18K yellow gold Cleopatra’s Tear Pendant Necklace, crafted in turquoise and diamonds.

Price upon request

harwellgodfrey.com

Textural Finishes

Anita Ko 18k gold trillion diamond Cleo choker.

$68,100

anitako.com