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Absolutely Unique Jewel — Pendant in silver with scarab carved in Libyan Desert Glass Crystal Pendant made in 925 silver with a finely carved scarab in authentic Libyan Desert Glass (Libyan Desert Glass). Libyan Desert Glass is a rare natural silica formation formed about 29 million years ago in the Sahara, in the region known as the Great Sand Sea, between Egypt and Libya. This extraordinary material originated when desert quartz sand was subjected to extremely high temperatures, probably following a very high-energy cosmic event, melting and rapidly solidifying into natural glass. The gem displays the typical honey-yellow translucent coloration characteristic of Libyan Desert Glass and may show small natural inclusions and microbubbles formed during the rapid cooling of the fused silica. The stone has been carved into the shape of a scarab, one of the most important symbols of ancient Egypt. The sacred Scarabaeus sacer scarab represented the solar god Khepri, associated with rebirth, transformation, and the continual renewal of life. Scarabs were often used as protective amulets and symbols of regeneration. Libyan Desert Glass was already valued in antiquity. A famous example is the scarab carved from this material set into the funerary pectoral of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The carved gem is mounted in 925 silver, creating an object that combines natural history, ancient symbolism, and artisanal craftsmanship. A distinctive collectible piece made with a rare material formed millions of years ago in the Sahara Desert.
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