Egyptian-Inspired Carnelian & Turquoise Bead and Necklace 16L

Red Cubes and Blue Cylinders: A Carnelian Turquoise Necklace

Warm red cubes alternate with cylinders of turquoise blue, divided by smooth gold roundels. This carnelian turquoise necklace is about 16 in, or 40 cm, with a magnetic closure.

The Egyptian faience bead necklace adapts an ancient design.

Product Details

• Material: Carnelian cube beads, turquoise cylinder beads, 24-karat gold plated roundels
• Length: About 16 in (40 cm)
• Closure: Magnetic
• Style: Carnelian cube bead necklace, turquoise bead necklace
• Origin: Made in USA

Faience, the Egyptian Blue-Green

Egyptians made faience, a glazed material, in bright blues and greens. It stood in for costly stones such as turquoise.

The Met holds a faience lotus inlay from Amarna, about 1347 to 1330 BC. A turquoise bead necklace recalls that colorful craft.

Carnelian and Turquoise Together

Carnelian is a red-orange quartz prized by Egyptians. Set beside blue, it looks warm and cool at once.

The cube shape gives this carnelian cube bead necklace a crisp, architectural feel.

Wearing and Display

Wear the carnelian turquoise necklace over a plain neckline. The magnetic closure is easy to fasten. Wipe with a soft cloth.

An Egyptian faience bead necklace suits summer clothes. See more in our Egyptian Museum Replicas and Museum Jewelry Necklaces.

About Egyptian Beadwork

Egyptians strung beads into collars, bracelets and anklets. This carnelian turquoise necklace keeps that habit simple. An Egyptian faience bead necklace is an easy bit of the Nile to wear.

For More Reading from the Web

• See a faience lotus inlay from Amarna, bright blue and made for a king. A turquoise bead necklace takes its color from such faience. Lotus Flower Inlay - The Metropolitan Museum of Art