J.H. x The Met Uraeus Knot Amulet (Satin Cord)

Satin cord version of our minimalist amulet with clear quartz cabochon encasing a hand-carved Uraeus Knot; available in sterling silver and 14k gold — redolent of antiquity's treasures and a bygone decadence. Pendant is bezel set and attached to three ridge bail; 8x10mm quartz piece; 3.5mm silk cording accompanies the pendant in cream or navy blue, 16'' and 18'' length options. Dimensions are approximately 19mm with bail and pendant x 12mm wide. Our capsule includes hand-carved quartz cabochons reflective of a knot motif found etched in an ancient scarab — discovered buried in the Temple of Hatshepsut, ca. 2000 B.C. Known as a “motto scarabs,” this particular uraeus knot design symbolized the Sun god & powerful protection for its wearer; our collection layers the quartz talisman through a modern lens with 14k gold, sterling silver, Japanese Akoya pearls and silk cording.Hatshepsut, one of the few—and most successful—women to rule Egypt as King. Hatshepsut was only the third woman to reign in 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, and was the first to attain the full power of the position.Hatshepsut’s story has only recently come into a full understanding, rewriting her history with new information detailing her rule — the widowed queen of pharaoh Thutmose II in 1479 B.C., she had been named regent of her five-year-old stepson Thutmose III until he came of age. However, within a few years Hatshepsut declared herself King, and would go on to reign alongside Thutmose III for 22 years until her death in 1458 B.C. Late in his reign, it is believed Thutmose III destroyed the majority of depictions of her as a part of establishing his power. Find more behind the influences of this collection here.