The Cartouche has a long lasting legend that dates back over 5000 years ago . It was believed by the Pharaohs that the design of the Cartouche would protect them in their travels. Each Cartouche had the name of the person wearing it written in Egyptian Hieroglyphics King Tut... Ramses... Nefertiti... Cleopatra. In ancient Egypt, each royal personage had a cartouche (pronounced "kar-toosh")--a unique hieroglyphic nameplate imbued with good fortune and the power to ward off evil spirits. Our personalized cartouche pendants. This unique Egyptian Silver Jewelry Pendants is Hand-Made in Egypt by our skilled artists