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What shape is the cartouche? Is it worth ordering? Are they really made of silver and gold?
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were only oval, you can order as a souvenir, they will write your name in the ancient Egyptian language (in the form of signs :)) we ordered three, two from silver and one from silver with an inscription in gold. I can’t say for sure how silver they are, they are with us quickly darkened :) but can be cleaned;)
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answered 14 years ago
An Egyptian cartouche can only be oval with a horizontal line at the bottom. In theory, the cartouche guarded the name of the pharaoh, because. the ancients attached great importance to the name. Now cartouches are being sold, assuring that he will protect the owner. But the Egyptians generally talk a lot)) I know people who ordered such pendants in Cairo, they seemed to be satisfied. I personally bought a couple of gold items in Cairo - I am also satisfied, everything is in order, but it was in 1997. Turquoise Jewelery store in Giza. Unfortunately, now it is not included in the standard excursion routes. Regarding the quality of jewelry in Hurghada, Sharm and other resorts, they often complain about fakes, oxidation, handicraft, etc.
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answered 14 years ago
Since we treat cartouches as decorations (not like the ancient Egyptians), now they are made in different shapes and for different purposes: key chains, wrist bracelets, pendants and much more. A silver pendant costs $10-12, depending on where you buy it. I bought it on an excursion to Luxor, I think it’s more expensive there than in a jewelry store, because. guides have their own % from the sale, but there is more choice, I had an ex. from Intourist, Leila-Tezturovsky hotel, everyone has different appetites. I took a rectangular shape, dimensions: length 4 cm, width 1.2 cm, allegedly silver with a gold inscription on white enamel (in the male version, the enamel is black, width 1.4 cm), at a price of $ 35-piece, scarab pendant gift, if you buy 3 cartouches. Special offer: again for those who bought 3 cartouches: silver pendants of Nefertiti, scarab, key of life (3 pieces for $10). Didn't resist. I don’t regret it, because one Nefertiti in a jeweler costs $10.
It looks very original, and most importantly, no one in my environment has such ones, many ask to buy the same on my next trip to Egypt. Quality - no guarantees, the reverse side has darkened, but silver does darken. I don’t know how to clean, I’m afraid to erase the enamel. Worth ordering or not - it's your choice
It looks very original, and most importantly, no one in my environment has such ones, many ask to buy the same on my next trip to Egypt. Quality - no guarantees, the reverse side has darkened, but silver does darken. I don’t know how to clean, I’m afraid to erase the enamel. Worth ordering or not - it's your choice
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answered 14 years ago
I also asked this question, (how to clean?) About two weeks passed after the purchase. Already at home, the cartouche turned terribly black! I wanted to throw it out in despair, but 2 or 3 days passed, I don’t remember exactly, And it was as if there was no blackness! strange because I didn’t even take it off ... I don’t know how to explain it !?
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