HistoryDefined
Vintage Crafts from Egypt and West Africa
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Robin on Apr 19, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis was a replacement for one I lost, that my mother had given me, when I opened the package it was perfect. It looks exactly like my other one. I couldn't be more pleased. They are what they say, Quality. Thank-you so much.
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Christina on Apr 14, 2024
5 out of 5 starsReally cool plaque, wonderful to put on your wall. Love it.
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Brittany on Apr 12, 2024
5 out of 5 starsIt is a beautiful ring and cannot wait to start wearing it. I bought a Hathor statue from the same Etsy owner and love that piece as well. Highly recommend the store!
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Stormy on Apr 4, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI love it quality is perfect and exactly as described. I love it. It is perfect and thank you for the cute little ring you sent as a gift.
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Richard on Mar 30, 2024
5 out of 5 starsArrived quickly and as described , will go great with my mummified head display in my game room, thanks for the extra gift!
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Matthew on Jan 28, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThank you , the shipment arrived extremely fast , they perfect ,very happy with scarad beads ,prefect for future projects .
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Dane on Jan 28, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is a gift for my daughter it i replacing on old one that my mother who has passed away has. The symbols are my mothers name. It arrived and is perfect. Thank you!
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Adriana and Matthew on Jan 11, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThese are amazing! the photos do not do justice to them. Will buy again!
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About HistoryDefined
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Hassan Gouda, Hassan Attiya, and Nasr Mahtouk, Hady Eisa and Shady Eisa manage our Cairo office. This is from 2023. -
Our gold cartouche workshop is a small family business. Magdi has been making cartouche pendants for over 40 years! -
Mahmoud Matani carves our scarab beads individually by hand. He has been a vital member of our team for many years. -
Our statues are hand molded one at a time. They are painted by hand and finished by a small family team in Luxor, Egypt -
Our first store front opened in 1980 in Alexandria, Virginia.
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: 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.
I/E/Y Cartouche Information
The hieroglyphic language is a phonetic language so there are three symbols that can be used for I/E/Y interchangeably. The artist chooses the symbol that will look best for your cartouche.
Customization Example
We do offer an opportunity to see the hieroglyphic symbols we will use for your cartouche. Please message us before you place an order for a personalization example.
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