Necklace with Ancient Mummy Beads
Wear History!
This necklace is fantastic! The colorful assortment of authentic Egyptian faience
beads date between 1500 BC to 345 BC. The pendant, is composed of a large faceted,
natural turquoise bead from the Sleeping Beauty mine measuring 1" (2.5 cm). Sleeping
Beauty turquoise is considered to be among the most beautiful turquoise in the
world with its vivid, natural robin's egg blue! The turquoise pendant does have
some matrix in it.
The necklace also has precious and semi-precious gemstones including; orange
carnelian, smoky topaz, a natural 5mm white rough diamond, a 4mm emerald,
four- 3mm yellow sapphires, more turquoise, several beads are Sleeping Beauty,
others are of unknown origin, and 18kt yellow gold smooth round beads, 22kt
hand made tube, granulated and lentil beads. A lovely combination to be sure!
The necklace measures 18 3/4" (47.5 cm) long and has a 18kt yellow gold clasp.
The pendant dangle measures 2 5/8" (6.7mm) and has two- faience beads.
A great addition to any collection. Frame it or wear it, it is a wonderful
piece you will enjoy for generations to come. It also looks great with the
"Purity Earrings".
Provenance of beads provided to purchaser.
Please email Loewe if you have any questions!