New The Met Store Egyptian Nefer Amulet Red Jasper Collar Necklace

Unique gifts for her.

This handcrafted necklace evokes a splendid Egyptian collar (ca. 1504–1450 BCE) of amulets featuring the “nefer” hieroglyph, which signifies a word meaning “good” or “beautiful.” The auspicious symbolism of the Museum’s adornment suggests that it may have been made to bring good fortune to the wearer—in this case, a wife of the pharaoh Thutmose III. Our contemporary visions of this outstanding broad collar are both eye-catching and lightweight for an effortless statement.  

Due to the natural elements in this jewelry, the color of the stones may vary.

Read about the Museum treasure behind this jewelry and shop other art-inspired designs in our blog post here.