An Egyptian Carnelian, Red Jasper and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCE Chains - 18K White Gold acquired prior to 1909

acquired prior to 1909

acquired prior to 1986

CanberraNational Gallery of Victoria

It is said that garnet was one of the twelve stones in Aaron's breastplate

and repairs to two legs

An Egyptian Carnelian, Red Jasper and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCE Chains - 18K White Gold acquired prior to 1909Many New Kingdom bead types are based on flowers or their buds. These elements are found in single strands of beads as well as broad collars, although flowers as components of broad collars seem to be most common after Hatshepsut's time. Two of the most popular floral beads depict the buds of poppies and of cornflowers, such as this lovely necklace. Hand carved from carnelian, a stone believed to hold magical powers, or red jasper, a stone considered