The ancient Egyptians produced gold and silver jewelry with gemstones such as emerald, carnelian, jasper, amethyst, and turquoise. Many Egyptians wore two bracelets on each arm, one on the wrist and one above the elbow.

Cartouche jewelry is very popular. In ancient Egypt, the cartouche was an oval nameplate that enclosed the name of the pharaoh, representing rule over the land and protection against evil. Today, cartouche jewelry can be inscribed with the name of the buyer translated into Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Egyptian Ankh, which was viewed as the key of life, symbolizes the union of male and female principles. Ankh jewelry s worn for health, prosperity, vitality and long life.

Eye of Horus - the symbol is worn to bestow strength, vigor, and protection from the "Evil Eye". The evil eye is thought to have originated from the observance of a solar eclipse in ancient Egypt.

Isis Goddess. Isis was the Egyptian Goddess of love and magic and is often featured with a semi-precious gemstone.

Bast Cat Goddess - the Egyptian Goddess Bast is in the form of a cat is was commonly identified with the Roman Goddess Diana. The Bast is worn for independence and protection.

Other popular Egyptian jewelry motifs include the scarab beetle, lotus flower, falcon and serpent.