# Egyptian Fly Pendant Necklace with Red Carnelian Beads 16L

## Gold Flies on Red Stone: The Golden Fly Necklace

Thirty-six small gold flies hang along a strand of red carnelian beads. This golden fly necklace is about 16 in long.

The carnelian fly necklace is also available in 18 in and 24 in lengths.

### Product Details

-   **Material:** 24K gold plate over pewter, with red carnelian beads
-   **Fly pendants:** 36
-   **Length:** About 16 in; also 18 in and 24 in
-   **Style:** Fly of valor necklace, Queen Ahhotep necklace
-   **Origin:** Made in USA

## A Queen's Award

The design recalls the golden flies of Queen Ahhotep, found at Dra Abu el-Naga in West Thebes. The original is in the Luxor Museum.

It dates to about 1560 to 1530 BC, in the 17th Dynasty. The queen's chain holds three flies. A fly of valor necklace like this one holds thirty-six.

## The Meaning of the Fly

The fly symbolized tenacity. Gold flies were a ceremonial award for valor in battle.

The Queen Ahhotep necklace is a medal turned into jewelry.

## Why Carnelian?

Carnelian was a favorite Egyptian stone. Its red glow suits gold well. The pairing looks warm and strong.

## Wearing and Display

Wear the golden fly necklace at the collarbone. Choose a longer length for a looser drape. Wipe with a soft cloth.

A carnelian fly necklace suits dark clothes. See more in our [Egyptian Museum Replicas](https://www.museumize.com/collections/culture-egyptian-museum-replicas) and [Museum Jewelry Necklaces](https://www.museumize.com/collections/museum-jewelry-necklaces).

## About Ahhotep

Ahhotep's burial held weapons and fine jewelry. This golden fly necklace nods to her courage. It carries the Egyptian taste for symbols that mean something.

## For More Reading from the Web

-   Read about the golden flies of Queen Ahhotep, an award for valor. A fly of valor necklace follows them. [Necklace of Ahhotep with Golden Flies - Egypt Museum](https://egypt-museum.com/necklace-of-golden-flies/)

## Details

- **Price:** 252.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Multilana
- **Type:** Museum Jewelry
- **Tags:** culture-egyptian, culture-egyptian-museum-replicas, museum-jewelry

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 252.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Egyptian Fly Pendant Necklace with Red Carnelian Beads 16L - Museumize.com

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> Updated: 2026-10-30