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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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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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

AJD Egyptian Hieroglyph Cartouche Pendant
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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
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

18K Egyptian charm pendant - 18ct solid yellow gold charm - XS Cartouche amulet
Located in Antwerp, BE
crafted in 18 ct yellow gold and depict a magnificent cartouche. This lovely pendant is marked with an
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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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
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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
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

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