Egyptian-Inspired Cartouche Necklace with Lapis, Carnelian, and Aventurine Beads

A King's Name Among Colored Stones: The Egyptian Cartouche Necklace

A gold cartouche hangs at the center of teardrop beads in lapis blue, carnelian red and aventurine green. This Egyptian cartouche necklace is about 16 in, or 40 cm, long.

The Ramses cartouche necklace is inspired by an artifact from the tomb of Ramses II.

Product Details

• Material: 24 Karat antique gold plated pewter pendant, with gold-filled beads
• Stones: Teardrop lapis lazuli, aventurine and carnelian beads
• Length: About 16 in (40 cm)
• Style: Pharaoh name necklace, teardrop bead cartouche necklace
• Origin: Made in USA

What a Cartouche Is

A cartouche is an oval of rope that circles a royal name. Egyptians used it to mark kings.

This cartouche reads Ra messu meri Amen, meaning Ramses, beloved of the god Amun. A pharaoh name necklace carries that signature.

Ramses II, King of the 19th Dynasty

Ramses II ruled from about 1279 to 1213 BC. His reign marks a high point of the New Kingdom.

He built Abu Simbel and placed his name on temples across Egypt.

Wearing and Display

Wear the Egyptian cartouche necklace over plain tops so the colors show. Wipe with a soft cloth.

A teardrop bead cartouche necklace suits many outfits. See more in our Egyptian Museum Replicas and Museum Jewelry Necklaces.

About Egyptian Names

Egyptians believed a name could live forever if it was written well. This Egyptian cartouche necklace plays on that idea. The Ramses cartouche necklace keeps a king's name close.

For More Reading from the Web

• See Ramses II's name in a stylized cartouche on a small scarab. The Ramses cartouche necklace uses the same oval. Scarab of Ramesses II - The Metropolitan Museum of Art