{"product_id":"lapis-turquoise-necklace","title":"Egyptian-Inspired Lapis \u0026 Turquoise Bead and Necklace 16L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeep Blue and Sky Blue: A Lapis Turquoise Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egyptian bead necklace adapts an ancient design in faience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis cube beads, turquoise cylinder beads, 24-karat gold plated roundels\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\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis cube bead necklace, turquoise cylinder bead 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\u003eEgyptian Blues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgyptians loved blue. Lapis lazuli came from far away, mostly from Afghanistan. Turquoise and blue faience were nearer at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing the two gives a necklace in two shades of blue. A lapis cube bead necklace is bold and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFaience Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaience 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turquoise cylinder bead necklace recalls those blue glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the lapis turquoise necklace over white or black. The magnetic closure is easy to fasten. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Egyptian bead necklace suits spring and summer. 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 Beadwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a faience lotus inlay from Amarna, bright blue and made for a king. An Egyptian bead necklace borrows its color. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/548302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLotus Flower Inlay - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41529238880369,"sku":"ML-S51129TL","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/ML-S51129TL-egyptian-necklace-lapis-rec-turquoise-20.jpg?v=1777664182","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/lapis-turquoise-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}