One of the most popular types of silver pendants is the silver scarab pendant. This is an Egyptian silver pendant that has evolved from Egyptian mythology. There is a great amount of symbolism in this pendant and it is a valuable part of Egyptology.
The reason why the scarab pendant is known for being a notable Egyptian silver pendant is that the scarab is known for being sacred in Egyptian history. In ancient times Egyptians found the scarab to be a symbol of Khepera the sun god. This god was believed to be able to bring anything to a state of active life. The symbol of the scarab is that it is from a dung beetle that would lay its eggs within clay. The scarab would hatch from this clay and symbolize the creation of life.
Amulets that were worn by ancient Egyptians were made from soapstone and glazed with crushed stones and sand. This would be carried as a means of protection. This would be used as protection from dangers in not only life but also in the afterlife, as people would wear these to their graves.
Silver scarab pendants that are for sale today are generally imported from Egypt. Casting is used to make these pendants. This is where silver turns to liquid under heat and is poured into a mold. Each pendant is finished by hand.
The standard for the silver scarab pendant is that it is made with ninety percent silver and ten percent metal alloy. This alloy is usually copper because it is used to make the silver stronger. Egyptian silver that is used here is made with eighty percent silver and twenty percent metal alloy. This is fine silver by Egyptian standards but it is not fine sterling silver.
When looking to buy this Egyptian silver pendant it is best to consider the cleaning that is needed for this type of pendant. If it is made with Egyptian silver the pendant will require more cleaning so that the pendant will look like new more often. Of course, regardless of whether this is a domestic pendant or it is one that is directly imported from Egypt the same level of care should be used so that the pendant will look like new throughout time. A soft jewelers cloth and some polish can be used as it is used in a soft circular motion.
The silver scarab pendant is a silver pendant that has a great amount of symbolism in Egypt and is an especially impressive pendant. The make of the pendant is different in both domestic and Egyptian forms. However, it should be noted that the level of care will be the same no matter what type of pendant is used.
