What is a Cartouche?  A Cartouche  (pronounced "kar-toosh") is actually a French word meaning 'gun cartridge'. When Napoleon's soldiers were in Egypt, they called the oval shaped etchings surrounding the king names "cartouche" because it reminded them of the shape of their gun cartridges, or bullets. Cartouches have a a long lasting legend that dates back over 5000 years ago.  A Cartouche was originally designed for the Pharaohs  to be an amulet of  protection.  Each Cartouche had the name of the person wearing it written in Egyptian Hieroglyphics King Tut... Ramses... Nefertiti... Cleopatra.  Your personalized cartouche jewelry will be  hand made in our  Cairo workshop.  Custom orders welcomed. 

• Display your name, initials or inscription (up to 9 letters)

• Choose  hieroglyphics, English or Arabic symbols,  You will be given a choice for all options when you click on the "add to cart" link for symbols,  inscriptions etc. Click here to see an example of the ordering process.

• Your personalized cartouche usually ships within 48 hours,  3 business day delivery available...see shipping FAQ's for details.

•  If you need help with designing your cartouche, or just have a quick question...click here to "chat" with us online.    We're here to help!