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What is a cartouche necklace?
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A cartouche necklace is a necklace with an oval pendant that encompasses one's name in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Cartouches were formerly worn by Pharaohs and meant to protect them from evil spirits. Today, these necklaces are a part of everyday style.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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AJD Egyptian Hieroglyph Cartouche Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
this intriguing silver cartouche pendant, adorned with authentic-looking ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
18ct Yellow gold Egyptian cartouche pendant.
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow gold Egyptian cartouche pendant.
Antique Egyptian cartouche long pendant plain 18k
Category
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
King Tutankhamun Fattorini 1972 Faux Lapis Lazuli Enamel Scarab Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, and faux lapis lazuli scarab beetle pendant measures 4.25" high by 4.5" wide and suspends from two 9
Category
Vintage 1970s English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco 4.00 CTW Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Sartuoir Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
milgrain surrounds - other navette links feature filigree decoration
Pendant is cartouche shaped with
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two matching fob pendants with cartouche-shaped forms centering painted enamel
Category
Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Oudin / France
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chatelain Hanging Pendant Watch
METAL
Category
Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
