The Scarab was used as an amulet or a good luck charm by both the rich and the poor in Ancient Egypt. The depiction of the Scarab was used in pendants, bracelets, rings and necklaces, which were believed to strong magical and religious properties.
Usually, the name of the owner was inscribed on the bottom of the scarab where it was flat, this was believed to ensure that the powers would be given to the wearer.
Usually, the name of the owner was inscribed on the bottom of the scarab where it was flat, this was believed to ensure that the powers would be given to the wearer.
Many Pharaohs wore "crowns" embellished with different symbols, including the scarab. As seen in this picture, the crown's main focal point in the middle is the scarab. Usually Pharaohs had different crowns representing the symbol of different Gods. It was appropriate to wear the symbol of a God that you needed to show thanks to. Because the dung beetle represented Ra, or eternal life, many pharaoh's tombs are discovered with an abundance of scarab embellished jewelry and other art work.