{"product_id":"egyptian-cartouche-necklace","title":"Egyptian-Inspired Cartouche Necklace with Lapis, Carnelian, and Aventurine Beads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA King's Name Among Colored Stones: The Egyptian Cartouche Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ramses cartouche necklace is inspired by an artifact from the tomb of Ramses II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat antique gold plated pewter pendant, with gold-filled beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teardrop lapis lazuli, aventurine and carnelian beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 16 in (40 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pharaoh name necklace, teardrop bead cartouche necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a Cartouche Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cartouche is an oval of rope that circles a royal name. Egyptians used it to mark kings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cartouche reads Ra messu meri Amen, meaning Ramses, beloved of the god Amun. A pharaoh name necklace carries that signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRamses II, King of the 19th Dynasty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamses II ruled from about 1279 to 1213 BC. His reign marks a high point of the New Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe built Abu Simbel and placed his name on temples across Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Egyptian cartouche necklace over plain tops so the colors show. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teardrop bead cartouche necklace suits many outfits. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-egyptian-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEgyptian Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Egyptian Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgyptians 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee Ramses II's name in a stylized cartouche on a small scarab. The Ramses cartouche necklace uses the same oval. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/545692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eScarab of Ramesses II - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41529249431665,"sku":"ML-S5401","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/ML-S5401-16-egyptian-multi-color-necklace-cartouche-center-64.jpg?v=1777664190","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/egyptian-cartouche-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}