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What is a cartouche necklace?

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What is a cartouche necklace?
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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18ct Yellow gold Egyptian cartouche pendant.
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow gold Egyptian cartouche pendant. Antique Egyptian cartouche long pendant plain 18k yellow gold Weight 2.2g Hallmarked with letters Tested 18ct pure yellow gold Valua...
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Silver Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Cartouche Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Pendant – A Wearable Mystery Unveil the secrets of the past with this intriguing silver cartouche pendant, adorned with authentic-looking ancient Egypt...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

14K Gold Georgian Double Dolphin Fob with Bloodstone Cartouche
Located in Venice, CA
The dolphins sit on top of a rounded rectangular base, that holds a bezel set bloodstone cartouche tablet. The cartouche has no engraving, and could be engraved with initials or a fa...
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Antique 1840s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

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 / MATERIAL: Silver / "Bakelite" DIMENSIONS: Diameter 40mm CIRCA: 1820 / 30 MOVEMEN...
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

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