14k Neffirtiti Cartouche Pendant Circa 1990 April 4th Materials and Features: bohemian garnet

Materials and Features: bohemian garnet

An outstanding specimen of late 19th century American craftspersonship in solid 18ct

and a shield that boasts three stars in the center

it is considered to be more precious and valuable

14k Neffirtiti Cartouche Pendant Circa 1990 April 4th Materials and Features: bohemian garnetAncient Egyptian jewelry was to both beautify the wearer and serve as a talisman of power. It was believed to provide the power protection, good luck, or guidance through the afterlife and could ward off bad luck or evil eye. A cartouche was a collection of symbols arranged in the form of a name or title. They were used to name specific Pharaohs and were later used by upper classes. Egyptians believed one who's name was transcribed somewhere was never