Egyptian Cartouche Bracelet - I Love You - Made in Egypt

Say 'I Love You' with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics! Because the hieroglyphic alphabet is based on phonetics, the word 'you' is represented by the 'U' sounding symbol of the 'chick.' This is a perfect gift to remind that special someone how you feel. The bracelet is 2.5 inches in diameter so close to 8 inches in circumference. The bracelet has a hook closure. Each piece is stamped with the Egyptian government's hallmark certifying the gold or silver content. The pendant is Egyptian silver (85% silver).

Includes hieroglyphic alphabet chart and a jewelry box. 

So what exactly is a cartouche?

A cartouche is the nameplate or seal that was used by ancient Egyptian royalty as a powerful amulet of protection for all eternity. The oval shape is encircled by a rope, tied in a knot at the bottom, and symbolized 'all that the sun encompasses'.

The earliest examples of cartouches date back to the Second Dynasty of Egypt, but their common usage started under Pharaoh Sneferu during the Fourth Dynasty. The ancient Egyptian word for cartouche was "shenu". Fun fact: When Napoleon was in Egypt in the 1800's he thought that the shen symbol looked like a bullet cartridge, and referred to them as 'cartouches' the french word for cartridges.