Egyptian-Inspired Multi-Color Necklace with Horus Amulet Center

A Falcon God at the Center: The Horus Amulet Necklace

Lapis blue, carnelian red and aventurine green beads surround a gold amulet of Horus. This Horus amulet necklace sits at about 16 in, or 40 cm.

The Egyptian multicolor bead necklace is inspired by a necklace from the tomb of Ramses II, 19th Dynasty.

Product Details

• Material: 24k gold plate over pewter amulet, with gold-filled beads
• Stones: Lapis lazuli, aventurine and carnelian beads
• Length: About 16 in (40 cm)
• Style: Lapis carnelian necklace, Ramses II inspired necklace
• Origin: Made in USA

Who Was Horus?

Horus was the falcon god of kingship and the sky. Egyptians saw each living king as Horus on earth.

An amulet of Horus offered protection, strength and royal authority.

Colors of the New Kingdom

New Kingdom jewelers loved color. Ramses II ruled about 1279 to 1213 BC in the 19th Dynasty. Royal necklaces mixed red, blue and green stones with gold.

A lapis carnelian necklace carries that palette.

Wearing and Display

Wear the Horus amulet necklace at the collarbone. The beads sit comfortably at 16 in. Wipe with a soft cloth.

An Egyptian multicolor bead necklace brightens plain tops. See more in our Egyptian Museum Replicas and Museum Jewelry Necklaces.

About Ramses II

Ramses II ruled for about sixty-six years and built great temples. A Ramses II inspired necklace like this borrows his love of splendor. This Horus amulet necklace is a lively, wearable tribute.

For More Reading from the Web

• See how Ramses II's name was set in a rope-bordered cartouche on a scarab. A Ramses II inspired necklace comes from his world. Scarab of Ramesses II - The Metropolitan Museum of Art