Egyptian Fly Pendant Necklace with Lapis Beads 16L

Golden Flies for Valor: The Egyptian Fly Necklace

Thirty-six tiny gold flies hang along a strand of deep blue lapis beads. This Egyptian fly necklace is about 16 in long.

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

Product Details

• Material: 24K gold plate over pewter, with lapis lazuli beads
• Fly pendants: 36
• Length: About 16 in; also 18 in and 24 in
• Style: Ahhotep fly pendant, Egyptian military honor necklace
• Origin: Made in USA

The Flies of Queen Ahhotep

The design recalls golden flies found in the burial of Queen Ahhotep. They came from Dra Abu el-Naga in West Thebes. The original is in the Luxor Museum.

It dates to about 1560 to 1530 BC. The queen's original chain carries three flies, and this design multiplies them.

Why a Fly?

The fly symbolized tenacity. Soldiers could earn a gold fly for courage in battle.

An Ahhotep fly pendant therefore stands for persistence. The Egyptian military honor necklace turns an insect into a medal.

Wearing and Display

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

A lapis fly necklace brightens plain tops. See more in our Egyptian Museum Replicas and Museum Jewelry Necklaces.

About Ahhotep

Ahhotep lived in the 17th Dynasty, before the New Kingdom began. Her burial held fine jewelry. This Egyptian fly necklace is a bold nod to it. The lapis fly necklace brings that old courage to a modern neckline.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read about the golden flies of Queen Ahhotep, an award for valor. The Ahhotep fly pendant follows them. Necklace of Ahhotep with Golden Flies - Egypt Museum