Egyptian-Inspired Lapis & Turquoise Bead and Necklace 16L

Deep Blue and Sky Blue: A Lapis Turquoise Necklace

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

The Egyptian bead necklace adapts an ancient design in faience.

Product Details

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

Egyptian Blues

Egyptians loved blue. Lapis lazuli came from far away, mostly from Afghanistan. Turquoise and blue faience were nearer at hand.

Pairing the two gives a necklace in two shades of blue. A lapis cube bead necklace is bold and deep.

Faience Beads

Faience is a glazed material that Egyptians shaped into beads, amulets and tiles. The Met holds a faience lotus inlay from Amarna, about 1347 to 1330 BC.

A turquoise cylinder bead necklace recalls those blue glazes.

Wearing and Display

Wear the lapis turquoise necklace over white or black. The magnetic closure is easy to fasten. Wipe with a soft cloth.

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

About Egyptian Beadwork

Beads were among the earliest Egyptian jewelry. Strung in order, they made simple, strong designs. This lapis turquoise necklace keeps that order. It is easy to wear every day.

For More Reading from the Web

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