Across centuries, Egyptians wore symbols not as decoration but as tools with a meaning. We created this guide to show that we see each piece like a story and show it through VarVar jewelry.
Where did the Egyptian symbol come from? What did it mean? All of these answers and more you will find in this article. Explore the Egyptian Jewelry collection and choose the symbol that speaks your language.
1. Scarab
Scarab means daily renewal, transformation, becoming.
In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle embodied Khepri, the rising sun, the force that pushes light back over the horizon each morning. That’s why scarabs often appear as rolling the sun (a nod to the beetle’s ball) or as winged scarabs symbolizing uplift, safe passage, and forward motion. Worn as amulets, they marked the start of a new cycle and the courage to keep moving.
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Choose a scarab when you are:
- Opening a new chapter (new role, city, relationship, habit).
- Building career momentum and want consistent daily energy.
- Coming back post-setback, ready to turn lessons into fuel.
Explore Scarab jewelry in VarVar’s Egyptian collection - rings, pendants, and winged designs curated for renewal and forward motion.
2. Isida (Isis)
Isida means maternal protection, healing presence, safe passage through change.
In ancient Egypt, Isida (Isis) was the archetype of caring strength, the goddess who gathers what’s broken and makes it whole. You’ll often see her with outstretched wings shielding the wearer, a throne glyph (her name sign), or the Tyet (Knot of Isis), a ribboned emblem of protection and life’s safe return after turmoil. Worn close to the body, Isis pieces feel like a steady hand on your back: soft, but unmistakably strong.
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Choose Isis jewelry when you’re:
- Moving through transitions (new country, role, or season of life).
- Seeking healing and emotional support after stress or loss.
- Traveling and want a sense of guarded passage.
3. Anubis
Anubis means guardian of thresholds, guidance through transitions, and protection.
In ancient Egypt, Anubis, the jackal-headed god, kept watch where worlds meet: deserts and tombs, endings and beginnings. As lord of embalming and guide of souls, he safeguarded passages and ensured nothing essential was lost along the way. Wearing Anubis is like switching on a night path light being calm, and unafraid.
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Choose Anubis when you’re:
- Crossing a big threshold (new country, career pivot, launch).
- Ready to end well so you can begin better.
- Setting boundaries to protect time, energy, or team.
- Seeking steadiness during uncertain, high-stakes moves.
Explore Anubis jewelry in VarVar’s Egyptian collection, crafted as talismans for clear steps and safe transitions.
4. Eye of Horus (Wadjet)
Eye of Horus means protection, restoration, and wholeness after trials.
The Eye of Horus is the classic safeguard born from a myth of loss and healing. After it was restored after the battle, it became a sign that everything can be made whole again. You’ll recognize it by the stylized brow, iris, and curling markings that echo sight, intuition, and the senses. As a talisman, it’s less about fear and more about steady confidence saying -
“I’m protected. I’m intact. I move forward.”
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Choose the Eye of Horus when you’re:
- Stepping into public roles like presentations or performances.
- Traveling or navigating crowded, unpredictable spaces.
- Recovering from burnout, setbacks, or self-doubt and rebuilding trust in yourself.
- Wanting a daily reminder to stay centered and whole.
Explore Eye of Horus jewelry in VarVar’s Egyptian collection for everyday protection and calm presence.
5. Mummy
Mummy means preservation, continuity of the self, protection of what matters.
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In ancient Egypt, mummification wasn’t about clinging to the past. It was about protecting the essence so the journey could continue. Linen wrappings, careful embalming, and protective amulets (often scarabs and eyes) created a shield around the person’s identity and values. As a motif, the mummy speaks to endurance and stewardship, stressing what’s important while time does its work.
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Choose the Mummy jewelry when you are:
- Committing to a long project and focusing on the long haul.
- Protecting core values during rapid change.
- Recovering your routine after chaos.
Explore mummy jewelry and protective symbol combos in VarVar’s Egyptian collection.
Which Egyptian jewelry do you like the most?
As you see, Egyptian symbols were never just ornaments but prayers for the road ahead. So, it is your turn to choose the symbol you need most right now. Is it about protection, renewal, balance, or boldness?
Explore VarVar’s Egyptian Jewelry collection and build a set that tells your story. One symbol at a time.
