Immerse yourself in the allure of ancient Egyptian aesthetics with an inspiring article that delves into the fascinating intersection of Egyptomania and the world of jewelry.

A scarab is a member of the Scarabaeidae family. This group of insects is made up of about 30,000 species of heavy oval-shaped beetles.A scarab is also a type of talisman made of stone, metal or other materials, in the shape of a scarab beetle. Scarab pendants and cabochons are often seen in modern jewelry, but were first hugely popular in ancient Egypt around 2,000 BCE. Finely carved scarabs were worn in ancient Egypt as jewelry and were also created for use as seals by individuals and government officials. The Egyptians also often buried scarab carvings with mummies, as it was considered a symbol of the soul.

This eye-catching design uses real jewel beetle wings as the focals. Their natural iridescence is a beautiful complement to the sparkle of the deep green crystal accents.