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DOUG on Jun 4, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWonderful, great and great. This is a really nice item and a great price for it.
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Donna on May 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove this ring! They didn't have my size so I ordered a size up and put a removable ring sizer on it so it fits perfectly. I have also spun the ring flat and worn it as a pendant. I've received many compliments. Item arrived safely and is as described. Awesome seller!
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Sophia on Apr 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love my cartouche! It was exactly what I was looking for. It is my most complemented piece of jewelry! If you want something unique, this is perfect! I will be buying from this shop again!
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Teresa on Apr 20, 2023
5 out of 5 starsQuality of the item was so much better than we expected. Excellent and the giver and recipient both loved it. Great work! thank you. Made a special graduation gift.
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Tee on Apr 5, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love my djed pillar! The size and quality exceeded my expectations. Also received an awesome free gift!
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Ninevin on Jun 8, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese gorgeous scarabs arrived quite rapidly from a reliable seller. They are exactly as shown online and just what I needed to complete some Egyptian Revival designs for earrings.
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Brenda on Jun 4, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI have had so many compliments on these the earrings are perfect size not overly large which more to my taste
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Gwen on Jun 1, 2023
5 out of 5 starsMy cartouche was beautifully made and I loved the gorgeous box that I ordered with it.
About HistoryDefined
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Our first store front opened in 1980 in Alexandria, Virginia. -
Travel to the pyramids of Giza in Egypt in the 1990s. -
Hassan Gouda, Hassan Attiya, and Nasr Mahtouk manage our Cairo office. They are considered family to us. -
The Khan el-Khalili marketplace in Cairo, Egypt. From a recent buying trip in October 2022. -
The is the view on the East bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. From a recent trip to our workshop in October 2022.
A treasure trove of vintage one-of-a-kinds and other handmade crafts from Egypt.
Production partners
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Khan el Khalili
Cairo, Egypt
Our Cairo office is managed by 3 Egyptians who have been working with us for over 25 years! We consider them as close as family and Steve talks with them daily. We really appreciate and care deeply for these men and their families. Hassan Gouda, Hassan Attiya, and Nasr Mahtouk manage our orders.
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Luxor Warehouse
Luxor, Egypt
We have been buying our hand-carved scarabs, alabaster and other items in stone and ceramics from the Matani family in the village of el-Gourna, across the Nile from Luxor. This wonderful family has been involved in making replicas of ancient statues for as many generations as can be remembered.
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Casting Company
RI, United States
This company helps build models of the historic products we want to create, then creates molds to cast each product
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Warehouse
CO, United States
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Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase
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Frequently asked questions
Wholesale availability
We do offer wholesale pricing! Please contact us for wholesale pricing or visit www.discoveriesinc.com.
Custom and personalized orders
We do offer personalized cartouche pendants. Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns.
Once your order is placed, please contact us within 2 days for cancelations or changes to personalization.
Gift wrapping and packaging
We offer gift wrapping with unique Egyptian design wrapping paper, hieroglyphic boxes and gold pyramid boxes (for jewelry).
Package Delays
We cannot offer refunds due to USPS package delays. FedEx is much more reliable if you need your package to arrive by a certain time. Please select expedited shipping at checkout or contact us for expedited options to ensure timely package deliveries.
Care instructions
Silver jewelry requires occasional cleaning and extra care. Please read our blog post on how to clean tarnished jewelry. https://egyptianimports.com/blogs/news/how-to-clean-tarnished-jewelry
Missing Packages
Due to the increase in missing packages from USPS, we have decided to offer a signature required shipping upgrade option. We highly suggest you upgrade your shipping as many of these items are one-of-a-kind and cannot be replaced. If your order is not shipped signature required, we will not be able to offer a refund if the tracking says “delivered” but the package is missing.
High Value Jewelry Shipping
Please note that we are not responsible for cartouches lost in shipping. In order to be confident in delivery, please choose "FedEx 2-Day Signature Required" at checkout. If your order is not shipped signature required, we will not be able to offer a refund if the tracking says “delivered” but the package is missing.
Gold Cartouches
Our cartouches are solid gold and not gold plated!
What is the difference between 14k & 18k Gold?
The difference is this: pure gold is 24 karat, but it is too soft to work with, so silver and other metals are mixed in to make jewelry. 18k gold has 75% gold content; 14k has just under 60%. The look and feel of 14k & 18k pendants are the same, but 14k is less pure gold, and it costs about 20% less.
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