{"title":"Necklaces","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of beautiful necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"costa-rica-frog-necklace","title":"Costa Rica Frog Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased on a small ornament from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penn.museum\/collections\/object\/253831\" title=\"Costa Rican Frog\"\u003eCosta Rica\u003c\/a\u003e. This Necklace is a highly detailed reproduction of Museum object no. SA2902 currently on view on our new Mexico \u0026amp; Central America Gallery. Be sure to check out its campanion earrings. Pewter base with a gold finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hotkey-layer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hotkey-layer preview-overlay is-preview-sidebar-visible\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37529512050870,"sku":"","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/products\/P1120075_1200_0192a374-39ea-4ac7-9cd4-5786846c8d4e.jpg?v=1606238134"},{"product_id":"pre-columbian-turtle-pendant","title":"Pre-Columbian Turtle Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTurtles are earth and water symbols and appear frequently in Pre-Columbian art from Central America, including the Coclé culture in Panama. Their goldsmiths were fascinated by the lost-wax casting process. Due to their long lives, turtles were often used in creation stories regarding the origin of the Earth, and symbolize good health and longevity. Turtles and other amulets were often worn as protection against hostile forces or made as offerings to appease their gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: Pewter with gold finish. green agate cabochon, snake chain included. Lobster claw closure.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Chain Length: 18 inches. Turtle: 38mm long. 27mm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37538016919734,"sku":"","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/oddyseyreference_1_of_1_-10_7f9f604f-71aa-4ad3-b22d-03a22320f114.jpg?v=1783972156"},{"product_id":"classical-meander-link-necklace","title":"Classical Meander Link Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe meander design, also known as the \"key\" design, can be seen in Mediterranean artistry from ancient Greek architecture to Roman fresco borders.  The name \u003cem\u003e\"Meander\"\u003c\/em\u003e is derived from the Meander river (or Menderes River) in modern-day \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTürkiye\u003c\/span\u003e. The repeating, intertwining pattern symbolizes unity, infinity, and the eternal flow of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite necklace is made from gold-finished pewter, and features a fold-over clasp closure. 16\" in length, made in the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37607138590902,"sku":"","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/products\/P1120781_1200.jpg?v=1606506490"},{"product_id":"geometric-gold-finials-necklace","title":"Greek Gold Finials Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Ancient Greece, hair was considered a beautiful and important fashion statement. Hair jewelry had been known since the time of Homer, who described the various styles in his writings. This necklace is inspired by a geometric gold hair brooch with flat finials found in a tomb in Corinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford. Accession number: AN1927.1329, Sir Arthur John Evans (1851 - 1941) collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass finials and snake chain with gold finish. 18\" chain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37607256916150,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/products\/P1120716_1200.jpg?v=1606336297"},{"product_id":"bastet-cat-necklace","title":"Bastet Cat Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEgyptian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt. They represented Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of Bubastis, a city in the northeastern delta of Lower Egypt. Originally linked to the sun god Re, Bastet came to be associated with the life preserving power of the sun, the protection of women, felicity and joy. Our cat is a reproduction of a faience (glazed earthenware) amulet. Cat amulets were commonly worn on necklaces during the 22nd and 23rd dynasties to invoke the blessing of Bastet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: Turquoise, sodalite, carnelian, pewter with gold finish. Toggle and Bar closure.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Length: 17\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37954132443318,"sku":"","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/products\/P1180294_1200.jpg?v=1612557287"},{"product_id":"janus-necklace","title":"Janus Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn ancient Roman religion, two heads back to back, each looking in opposite directions represented Janus. The Roman God Janus was considered the custodian of the Universe, God of all beginnings, and the guardian of gates and doors.  He signified the tradition between primitive life and civilization, and maintained the balance between peace and war and youth and old age.   The month of January is named after him, and his festival The Agonium took place on January 9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24 Karat gold-plate over pewter and brass.  Measures approximately 16\" (41cm) long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40945973297334,"sku":"","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/oddyseyreference_1_of_1_-21.png?v=1784572949"},{"product_id":"egyptian-fly-carnelian-necklace","title":"Egyptian Fly Carnelian Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspired by the Egyptian Fly necklace in the 18th Dynasty from the burial of Queen Ah-hotpe, Western Thebes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe gold Fly was a honorary award given to the Egyptian military for persistence in attacking the enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24K gold-plate over pewter, satin finish, enhanced by Carnelian beads.  Measures approximately 16\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40946043322550,"sku":"","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/P1310257.jpg?v=1734120595"},{"product_id":"queen-nefertari-inspired-necklace","title":"Queen Nefertari Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful three-strand necklace inspired by Queen Nefertari. Features frosted lapis lazuli and carnelian beads, along with 18K gold plated spacers and toggle closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eQueen Nefertari was the first of King Ramses II's royal wives. Nefertari means \"the most beautiful of them all.\" She was educated beyond her peers and involved in diplomatic work. Her tomb \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis widely considered the most famous of the tombs in the Valley of the Queens (on the West Bank of the Nile). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42383180824758,"sku":"","price":354.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/oddyseyreference_1_of_1_-9_fb4de0b6-7a68-4e17-9e7f-1d0defcbb752.jpg?v=1784553584"},{"product_id":"thebes-triple-strand-necklace","title":"Thebes Triple Strand Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by Thebes, Egypt, this lovely necklace features cobalt blue glass and carnelian beads, as well as 18K gold-plated spacers and a toggle closure for a beautiful, long-lasting finish. 20\" long. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42383188558006,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/P1270164.jpg?v=1695401182"},{"product_id":"scarab-amulet","title":"Blue Jewel Scarab Amulet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gold-plated cartouche pendant with scarabs represents rebirth (scarab beetles, \u003cem\u003ekehpri\u003c\/em\u003e) and eternal protection (cartouche). In Ancient Egypt, the color blue represented the sky, cosmos, and divine powers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45189132746934,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/goldpendantscarab.png?v=1781792715"},{"product_id":"horus-with-lotus-pendant","title":"Horus with Lotus Pendant \/ Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from lead-free pewter. Pendant depicts Horus, the Ancient Egyptian god of the sun, sky, and protection. He is depicted as a falcon, with a lotus blossom representative of creation and rebirth. Brooch clasp on back, as well as loop for necklace chain. Dual-use as brooch or necklace. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45189253136566,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/bird_white_background_617.png?v=1781791412"},{"product_id":"ankh-necklace-with-red-gem","title":"Ankh Necklace with Red Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from lead-free pewter. The ankh is an ancient hieroglyphic symbol meaning life, and was often featured in depictions of deities holding the symbol. It was also worn as an amulet of protection. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45220479172790,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/ankhshadowbrightness.png?v=1782404123"},{"product_id":"acorn-necklace","title":"Classical Acorn Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe acorn, an ancient symbol of divine power and new beginnings, pays homage to ancient Greek culture and the Greek god Zeus. As the seed of the mighty oak, it reminds us that great things start from humble beginnings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDazzling gold-finished pewter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penn Museum Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45258941006006,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6851\/2182\/files\/acornnecklace1.png?v=1784291744"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.penn.museum\/collections\/necklaces.oembed","provider":"Penn Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}