Friday, February 05, 2016. In ancient Egyptian tombs, countless precious jewels have been found, among them are the magic rings of Ancient Egypt; considered in this way because of the mystical concept that they hide and their importance within the culture of this enigmatic society. The most spectacular ring designs have existed since the dynasty of centuries 18th and 20ththat is, more than twelve centuries before the current Christian culture. These spectacular rings were made of pure gold, with a simple design, but very compact and strong..
At that time the people esteemed these rings as a symbol of authority and celestial strength or as spiritual amulets with the ability to connect the wearer with the other universal worlds. The destiny of each of the magic rings was for the protection of whoever wore them, and to be able to attack supernatural evil powers that wanted to approach them. The symbols that were normally seen embodied in them were vipers, scorpions and a vast amount of detestable animals that in those days served to ward off all evil entities.
On the other hand, they used beetles, shells of mollusks and falcons; with the aim of protecting people from different evils or physical and spiritual enemies. There were also geometric representations in these ancient rings; which had a very particular function as Wedjet’s eye used against the «evil eye»; or the symbols “Djed”, “Sa Ankl” and Tyer”, that were used for health, prosperity, long life and endless personal benefits.
These magnificent talismanic rings were also made for their deceased, since within their religious traditions, they were offered a ring of protection so that they would have a good “life” after death. The tombs that have been obtained today have been supplied with rings of silver, bronze, enameled clay, gold, iron and quartz; being carried by men and women of the Ancient Egypteither as a simple ornament or as a sign of ancestral authority.
The poorest also had the possibility of having a magical jewel as a ring, but they were made with simple materials such as copper, glass or bronze; since only those with high economic and political power, had the happiness of having their magic rings of gold and silver with beautiful embossed designs. Magic rings commonly bore a series of hieroglyphics with the names and titles of their owners.
In Egyptian antiquity, it was common for these rings to serve as seals; since the legends were called «signatories» for carrying a religious power. These rings were used as emblems for couples, since the Egyptian husband placed one of these on his wife’s finger as a sign that he fully trusted the custody of his home and her most precious possessions.