331 - Set of necklace and earrings made of ancient Egyptian faience beads. Egyptian culture, Hyksos period, circa 1550 BC.

Set of necklace and earrings made of ancient Egyptian faience beads. Egyptian culture, Hyksos period, circa 1550 BC. Contemporary jewelry made with archaeological faience beads, with silver clasps and hooks. Measurements: Necklace length: 43 cm. Earring length: 3 cm excluding hooks. This attractive jewelry set comprises a necklace and a pair of matching earrings, crafted by combining ancient Egyptian faience beads from the Hyksos period with a contemporary design that recaptures the elegance and symbolism of personal adornment from Pharaonic Egypt. Faience beads are one of the most characteristic elements of ancient Egyptian jewelry, prized for their decorative qualities, their colors, and their profound symbolic meaning. Egyptian faience, made from siliceous materials and coated through a vitrification process, allowed for the creation of a wide variety of beads, amulets, and small ornamental objects that imitated the appearance of precious stones such as turquoise and lapis lazuli. During the Second Intermediate Period, especially under the Hyksos dynasties, roughly between the 17th and 16th centuries BC, jewelry played a prominent role in daily life as well as in funerary and religious practices. Personal adornments not only served an aesthetic function but could also be associated with concepts of protection, prosperity, renewal, and social prestige. This collection revives this tradition through a contemporary composition that allows the characteristics of ancient beads to be appreciated, integrating them into jewelry pieces designed for modern wear. The necklace features a harmonious and balanced design, finished with a silver clasp that ensures its functionality, while the earrings incorporate hooks of the same metal, maintaining the aesthetic coherence of the set. The combination of ancient materials and modern elements gives these jewels a unique character, establishing a dialogue between the craftsmanship of Pharaonic Egypt and current design ...