14k Neffirtiti Cartouche Pendant Circa 1990 April 4th and a shield that boasts

and a shield that boasts three stars in the center

In 14ct yellow and white gold

functional day/night earrings

The stone inlay work is so finely crafted

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

14k Neffirtiti Cartouche Pendant Circa 1990 April 4th and a shield that boastsAncient 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