Scepter

scep·ter | ˈsep-tər

noun

A symbol of spiritual and worldly power used as part of a royal insignia

Scepters are ceremonial symbols of power held by those with royal standing. Dating back to ancient Egypt when rulers carried a Was to symbolize their authority, scepters have similarly appeared in religious imagery, rulers from ancient Persia, Greece, and Rome, and in a more modern context by Kings and Queens. It is often held as the holder of a royal insignia and represents overall sovereignty by the person wielding it. Scepters are traditionally heavily decorated with precious gemstones and metals, though the type of decoration varies depending on the time period, location, and ruler preference.

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S Safety Catch Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Sand Casting Sandblasted Sapphire Sardonic Satin finish Sautoir Scarab Scatter Pin Scepter Screw Seal Sedimentary Seed Bead Seed Pearl Semi-Precious Gemstone Semi-Precious Stones Setting Sevigne Shagreen Shamrock Shank Shared Prong Shield Shoulder Signet Silver Tone Simulated Stones Single-cut Diamonds Slide Smoky Quartz Smoky Topaz Snake Chain Solder Soldering Solid Diamond Solitaire Sparkle Spinel Split Prong Split Ring Split Shank Spring Ring Square Band Square Cut Stabilized Turquoise Stackable Rings Stainless Steel Stamping Star 129 Step Cut Sterling Silver Stomacher Strap Necklace Strapwork Stud Super Fit Ring Swag Symmetry Synthetic Gemstones